Confronting Globalization ("Lexus Cars" and "The Olive Tree")

Author: Thomas L. Friedman
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: The of the author of "The World Is Flat"! Thomas Friedman spent four years writing this monograph that focuses on globalization. The arguments of the book can be briefly summarized as follows: Globalization is not just a phenomenon or trend. It is an international system that replaces the Cold War system. Globalization is the integration of capital, technology, and information across borders, creating a single global market. Friedman uses vivid facts and a series of unique terms and concepts to tell us how to view this new system. He vividly describes the tension and conflict between the globalization system and the ancient forces of culture, geography, tradition, and community, as well as the fierce resistance of those harshly impacted by globalization. He clearly explains how to maintain the balance of this system.