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Malcolm Gladwell — Revenge of the Tipping Point

Malcolm Gladwell’s Revenge of the Tipping Point revisits social epidemics and tipping points, focusing on their darker side and the rise of social engineering. The listing describes case studies ranging from bank robberies and television to COVID and the opioid crisis. This English-language edition is listed at 368 pages.

At a glance

Returns to the subject of social epidemics and tipping points, with an emphasis on their darker side.
Uses stories and social science to examine social engineering and contagious phenomena.
The listing cites case studies involving bank robbers, a 1970s television show, COVID and the opioid crisis.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The described mix of narrative and social science suits readers interested in how social trends and epidemics spread.
At 368 pages, the listing provides a substantial book-length treatment of its subject.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Publication
Publisher	Little, Brown (Trade Div.)
Publication date	Oct. 1 2024
Language	English
Print length	368 pages
ISBN-10	0316575801
ISBN-13	978-0316575805

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	445 g
Dimensions	14.73 x 3.02 x 21.21 cm

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers interested in social psychology, social epidemics and how tipping points shape behaviour.
Readers who enjoy narrative nonfiction and social-science themes.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a technical textbook or a consistently clear, comprehensive analysis. Customer feedback includes concerns about clarity and oversimplification.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 5,943 ratings

5 stars63%63%
4 stars25%25%
3 stars9%9%
2 stars2%2%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback describes the book as engaging, readable and well written, and appreciates its informative content. Reactions to its storytelling and engagement are mixed, with some finding it compelling or progressively more interesting and others calling it modest or repetitive compared with the earlier book. Some readers also question clarity and feel nuanced subjects are treated too simply. Those differences matter if you want a narrative approach to social epidemics, especially if you expect careful, consistently clear treatment of complex issues. Aggregate ratings lean positive overall, but do not establish which parts readers praised or explain individual reactions.

Positive themes

Customers praise the writing style and readability.
Customers describe the content as insightful and informative.

Negative themes

Some customers say the author's suppositions are unclear and nuanced areas are handled too simply.

Mixed feedback

Customer views differ on how compelling the storytelling is and whether the book becomes more engaging or feels repetitive compared with the first book.

Frequently asked questions

What is Revenge of the Tipping Point about?

The listing presents it as an exploration of social epidemics, tipping points and the darker side of contagious phenomena, told through stories and social science.

Is this a follow-up to The Tipping Point?

The listing says Gladwell returns to the subject of his first book, The Tipping Point, twenty-five years later. It does not specify that prior reading is required.

How long is this edition?

The product details list 368 pages.