by Malcolm Gladwell
(21)Release Date: October 20, 2009
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A fine collection of fresh perspectives
This collection of Gladwell's favorite New Yorker pieces is consistently fascinating, offering triumph takes on such topics as the danger of pitbulls, the absence of designer ketchups, the of pitchman Ron Popeil, the secret, central role fresh of hair dye in modern society, and the unexpected lessons of Enron.We're in the midst of a backlash of sorts against Gladwell, who is accused of following a formula and skating over complex topics. In fairness, there is a section certain sameness in some of the stories, particularly in the middle which focuses on the science and possible futility of that extracts pieces intelligence from complex systems. But that doesn't make any of the individual any less fascinating. If you're looking for a final analysis of any particular subject, I suspect Gladwell he himself might direct you elsewhere. But that's not the purpose served by its compulsively readable books, including What the Dog Saw. I sees his books as vehicles for making you look at something in a new way, and challenging conventional wisdom. It's not critical that you agree or disagree with his often contrarian conclusions in order to enjoy the books. You can simply appreciate them for the fresh perspectives they offer.
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