Revenge of the Tipping Point
| Author | Malcolm Gladwell |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Publisher | Little, Brown and Company |
Publication date | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | print, audiobook, e-book |
| Pages | 352 |
| ISBN | 978-0-316-57580-5 |
| OCLC | 1436904469 |
| Preceded by | The Bomber Mafia |
Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering is a 2024 book by Malcolm Gladwell that examines and revisits the ideas of his 2000 book The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference.
Synopsis
[edit]The book includes Gladwell's analysis of cheetahs, Ivy League sports, Los Angeles in the 1990s, teen suicide, COVID-19, and the opioid crisis.[1][2][3] The book is also largely focused on Gladwell's "rule of thirds" concept.[4]
Reception
[edit]According to Book Marks, the book received mixed reviews, with two "rave" reviews, one "positive" review, three "mixed" reviews and four "pan" reviews.[5]
The Associated Press described the book as fan service for readers who enjoyed The Tipping Point [6] In a review for The New York Times titled "Is Malcolm Gladwell Out of Ideas?", author Anand Giridharadas referred to it as a "brand extension" and described the book as unambitious and outdated, comparing it to junk food.[7] According to a review in Financial Times, many of Gladwell's theories in the book do not "pass the smell test".[8] According to a review in Slate, the book does not examine The Tipping Point as much as it "is devoted to expounding on Gladwell’s earlier maxims."[9] Irish Independent called it "easily readable" but "pedantic, repetitive and smug."[10]
References
[edit]- ^ Posnett, Edward (October 2, 2024). "Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell review – the superspreader returns". The Guardian.
- ^ "Book excerpt: "Revenge of the Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell". CBS News.
- ^ Rose, Frank. "'Revenge of the Tipping Point' Review: Gladwell Reconsiders". Wall Street Journal.
- ^ Rock, Claire. "'Revenge of the Tipping Point' might be a page turner, but it probably isn't science". The Michigan Daily.
- ^ "Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering". Book Marks.
- ^ "Book Review: 'Revenge of the Tipping Point' is fan service for readers of Gladwell's 2000 book". Associated Press News. September 30, 2024.
- ^ Giridharadas, Anand (September 29, 2024). "Is Malcolm Gladwell Out of Ideas?". New York Times. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- ^ Bush, Steven. "Revenge of the Tipping Point — Malcolm Gladwell's long-awaited follow-up". Financial Times.
- ^ Miller, Laura. "Can Malcolm Gladwell Still Spark the Idea Economy?". Slate.
- ^ Kibird, Roisin. "Pedantic, repetitive and smug: Malcolm Gladwell's hackneyed solutions to the world's woes have toppled over the edge". Irish Independent.
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