Amy A. reviewed The World Is Flat : A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century on + 16 more book reviews
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This is the best book I've read explaining our changing world. He answers the question, Why has everything been outsourced? And how that is good for those who can think outside the box. This book also gives one a glimpse of what the future is going to be like. A must-read for anybody with an interest in contemporary culture.
Paula C. reviewed The World Is Flat : A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century on + 9 more book reviews
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I found this book absolutely fascinating. Friedman does a great job of explaining complex global changes in a way that any layman can understand.
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An eye opening read. I read this book almost a year ago and find myself referring to it often when talking to others about globalization.
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The globalization happens very quickly in the information age and its faces change constantly. Friedman is very knowledgeable on the subject and through his extensive travels and ability to land interviews with some very prominent CEOs and public domain figures he is able to construct the "big picture" of the 21st century world and the major forces that shape it. He's also not hopelessly optimistic or pessimistic on the subject - he's a realist and describes things for what they are.
The second part of the book, where Friedman talks about USA's experience so far in the globalization, should be a required reading in secondary schools and used as a long-term strategy guide by the leaders of the people of the US, if they want to even have a chance to stay competitive in the remainder of the 21st century.
Overall, itis an excellent book, especially this edition, because it is updated with information from 2006-2007.
The second part of the book, where Friedman talks about USA's experience so far in the globalization, should be a required reading in secondary schools and used as a long-term strategy guide by the leaders of the people of the US, if they want to even have a chance to stay competitive in the remainder of the 21st century.
Overall, itis an excellent book, especially this edition, because it is updated with information from 2006-2007.
Eric G. (guswrites) reviewed The World Is Flat : A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century on + 28 more book reviews
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An outstanding book with important and relevant lessons for America on staying competitive in the newly flattened world.
