What The Dog Saw: And Other Adventures by Malcolm Gladwell - Penguin Paperback - Non-Fiction Essays on Psychology, Sociology & Everyday Mysteries

Details: Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Paperback ISBN: 9780141044804 Publisher: Penguin Age Range: Adult Overview: What The Dog Saw: And Other Adventures brings together the best of Malcolm Gladwell's celebrated New Yorker journalism in one collection. From the secrets of expert dog trainers to the science behind ketchup and mustard, Gladwell turns everyday curiosities into gripping intellectual adventures. This paperback edition suits fans of narrative non-fiction, psychology and popular sociology who want short, punchy essays rather than a single long-form argument, and makes a brilliant introduction or companion to his other bestsellers. About the Book: What The Dog Saw collects Malcolm Gladwell's finest essays written for The New Yorker, gathered for readers who love his distinctive blend of storytelling and social science. The essays are grouped into three loose sections: profiles of inventive, obsessive figures such as the man behind Ron Popeil's rotisserie empire and the inventor of the birth control pill; a section examining theories, predictions and the limits of expert judgement, including a memorable dissection of criminal profiling; and a final section on personality and character, featuring his celebrated piece on dog whisperer Cesar Millan. Along the way Gladwell asks why there are dozens of mustards but only one significant ketchup, how job interviews fail to predict performance, and what homelessness statistics teach us about solving big social problems cheaply. Each essay stands alone, making this ideal to dip into on a commute or before bed, while still rewarding readers who devour it cover to cover. Gladwell's gift is making rigorous, interview-based reporting feel like a great story told by a brilliant friend, and this collection showcases that talent across a huge range of subjects, celebrating the hidden order behind ordinary things. Key Benefits: Collects Malcolm Gladwell's best New Yorker essays in one accessible paperback volume. Bite-sized c