The World is Flat by Thomas Freidman

_The world is flat by Thomas freidman

I . Book Reviewed

Freidman , Thomas L . The World is Flat : A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century . Picador , 2007 . Print

II . Biography

Thomas Freidman is an expert in Middle Eastern studies , having graduated from Brandeis University first with a bachelor 's degree in the subject and Oxford University with a master 's degree in the subject Growing up in Minnesota , Freidman immediately gained an appreciation and a love for other cultures . After graduating from Oxford , he positioned himself to further his understanding of

the Middle East , serving as a correspondent to Israel for The New York Times . It was that experience abroad that drove Freidman to write this book , and it helped him understand some of the changes taking place around the world . Though the book does not specifically speak to his experiences in Israel , it does highlight the author 's unique perspectives on globalization and the changing world . Freidman is the owner of three Pulitzer Prizes - two in international reporting and one in commentary , which speaks highly of his ability and his global perspective on matters of the changing world

III . Theme

In The World is Flat , Freidman discusses a number of different global themes and trends , but the most important of those is his take on global opportunity . The book discusses how the world has changed over the last few decades , focusing specifically on the changes that have resulted since the fall of the Berlin Wall . The book centers on China...