World Is Flat : A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century

English

ISBN: 0312425074

EAN: 9780312425074

Category: Political Science / Globalization/Computers / Information Technology/Technology & Engineering / Social Aspects/

Publisher: Picador

Release Date: 07/21/2007

Synopsis: The Pulitzer Prize-winningNew York Timescolumnist and best-selling author ofThe Lexus and the Olive Treegives a bold, timely, and surprising picture of the state of globalization in the twenty-first century. In this brilliant #1 bestseller, the most important columnist in America today (Walter Russell Mead,The New York Times) demystifies the brave new world for readers, allowing them to make sense of the often bewildering global scene unfolding before their eyes. With his inimitable ability to translate complex foreign policy and economic issues, Thomas L. Friedman explains how the flattening of the world happened at the dawn of the twenty-first century; what it means to countries, companies, communities, and individuals; and how governments and societies can, and must, adapt.The World Is Flatis the timely and essential update on globalization, its successes and discontents, powerfully illuminated by one of our most respected journalists.

Awards: New York Times Notable Books of the Year – null  New York Times Notable Books of the Year – null  New York Times Notable Books of the Year – null 

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World Is Flat : A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century

Illustrated: No

Format: Paperback

Edition: 3

Height: 1.16 inches

Width: 5.51 inches

Length: 8.29 inches

Weight: 18.02 oz

Pages: 672