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The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference

Little Things Make Difference: The Tipping Point is Malcolm Gladwell’s exploration of how ideas, trends and social behaviours can cross a threshold and spread. This English-language reprint edition is listed at 304 pages and frames small, targeted pushes as possible catalysts for wider change.

At a glance

Examines how an idea, trend or social behaviour can reach a tipping point and spread.
The description relates the concept to product popularity, fashion trends and changes in crime rates.
Readers report an engaging, informative and easy-to-follow read, while feedback on authenticity is mixed.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

The subject connects the spread of ideas and behaviours with practical topics such as product adoption and marketing.
Customer feedback describes the book as engaging, informative and easy to read.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Edition and publication
Publisher	Little, Brown Paperbacks
Publication date	Jan. 7 2002
Edition	Reprint Edition
Language	English
Print length	304 pages
ISBN-10	0316346624
ISBN-13	978-0316346627

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	300 g
Dimensions	13.97 x 2.54 x 21.59 cm

What to know before buying

The listing identifies a reprint edition but does not specify a cover or printing variant. Customer feedback includes mixed reports about whether copies match the advertised version, so confirm the selected edition if that matters to you.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers interested in how ideas, trends and social behaviours spread.
Marketers and people studying product adoption or the dissemination of ideas.
Readers looking for an accessible nonfiction book about social change.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 9,158 ratings

5 stars67%67%
4 stars21%21%
3 stars9%9%
2 stars2%2%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback highlights an engaging, informative read with interesting concepts and perspectives, and readers also describe the content as thorough and easy to follow. That feedback fits the listing’s focus on how ideas and trends spread, but it reflects reader impressions rather than proof of any particular outcome. Opinions about authenticity are mixed, which may matter to buyers seeking a specific edition or copy.

Positive themes

Readers describe the book as engaging and informative.
Feedback praises the ideas and perspectives and says the text is easy to read and follow.

Mixed feedback

Customer opinions differ on authenticity, with some saying their copy matches the advertised version and others reporting receiving a fake version.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Tipping Point about?

The listing describes it as an exploration of how ideas, trends and social behaviours cross a threshold and spread, with examples including product popularity, fashion trends and crime rates.

What edition and language are listed?

The listing specifies a Reprint Edition in English, published by Little, Brown Paperbacks.

How long is this edition?

The listed print length is 304 pages.

What should I know about copy authenticity?

Customer feedback is mixed on authenticity, with some readers saying copies match the listing and others reporting receiving a fake version. Check the selected edition and listing details if this is a concern.