by Malcolm Gladwell

Copyright 2005 by Malcolm Gladwell

Introduction

     The Statue that Didn't Look Right

J. Paul Getty Museum in California approached by art dealer with a marble statue from the 6th Century B.C., a kouros, for $10 million. Only 200 in existence,

One

     The Theory of Thin Slices: How a Little Bit of Knowledge Goes a Long Way

Two

     The Locked Door: The Secret Life of Snap Decisions

Three

     The Warren Harding Error: Why We Fall for Tall, Dark, and Handsome Men

Four

     Paul Van Riper's Big Victory: Creating Structure for Spontaneity

Five

     Kenna's Dilemma: The Right - and Wrong - Way to Ask People What They Want

Six

     Seven Seconds in the Bronx: The Delicate Art of Mind Reading

Conclusion

     Listening with Your Eyes: The Lessons of Blink