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The Lexus and the Olive Tree: Understanding Globalization

By Thomas L. Friedman

Book information

Publisher
Anchor
Year
2000
ISBN
9780385499347, 0385499345
LCC
HF1359 .F74 2000
Open Library ID
OL18384110M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2014014 bytes)
Edition
Reprint
Pages
518\518
Topic
Economy
Time added
2010-10-03 22:52:24
Финансово-экономические дисциплины;Мировая экономи

Description

I read this book for being quoted in many sites. The author explains the current growing technology pursuit and then connects its evolving into a network of system - which he terms as globalization. Author also makes up his own terms like " Electronic Herd" which makes the reading very gripping and holding. But the book is able to explain globalization only as perceived by/through his eyes.The book is good for those readers whoere trying to understand how technology is shaping markets. The author blatantly proclaims that such systems are (now) uncontrollable & run under the rules which are impossible to predict, and its motives are mere evolution and making were something that was never planned from the start. I liked the book for the reason it shows a glimpse on how technology is shaping markets in the current era - however, to truly understand about the history & science behind globalization - Bad Smaritians by Ha-Joon Chang is an eye opener if the reader is keen to understand the real principles backing up the secrets and needs for globalization by rich countries.

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