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AUTHOR |
Gladwell, Malcolm, 1963-. |
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TITLE |
Blink : the power of thinking without thinking / Malcolm Gladwell. |
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IMPRINT |
London : Penguin Books, 2005. |
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DESCRIPTION |
viii, 277 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. |
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NOTE |
How do we think without thinking, seem to make choices in an instant--in the blink of an eye--that actually aren't as simple as they seem? Why are some people brilliant decision makers, while others are consistently inept? Why do some people follow their. |
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NOTE |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [255]-262) and index. |
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CONTENT NOTE |
The statue that didn't look right -- The theory of thin slices : how a little bit of knowledge goes a long way -- The locked door : the secret life of snap decisions -- The Warren Harding error : why we fall for tall, dark, and handsome men -- Paul Van Riper's big victory : creating structure for spontaneity -- Kenna's dilemma : the right-and wrong-way to ask people what they want -- Seven seconds in the Bronx : the delicate art of mind-reading -- Conclusion: listening with your eyes : the lessons of blink. |
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SUBJECT |
Decision making. |
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SUBJECT |
Intuition. |
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DISCIPLINE |
English Language. |
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ISBN |
0141022043. |
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ISBN |
9780141022048. |
