| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
309 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [287]-296) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction: The Roseto mystery -- Opportunity. The Matthew effect (Matthew 25:29) -- The 10,000 hour rule -- The trouble with geniuses -- The three lessons of Joe Flom -- Harlan, Kentucky -- The ethnic theory of plane crashes -- Rice paddies and math tests -- Marita's bargain -- A Jamaican story. |
| Summary |
The best-selling author of Blink identifies the qualities of successful people, posing theories about the cultural, family, and idiosyncratic factors that shape high achievers, in a resource that covers such topics as the secrets of software billionaires, why certain cultures are associated with better academic performance, and why the Beatles earned their fame. |
| Subject |
Successful people.
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Success.
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Achievement.
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Social Environment.
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Famous Persons.
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| ISBN |
9780316017923 |
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0316017922 |
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9780316036696 (Int'l ed.) |
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0316036692 (Int'l ed.) |
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