"The World Is Flat" lays out an intriguing, thought-provoking analysis of globalization's impact. If you're looking to grasp how technology and policy have transformed our world into a tightly integrated marketplace, this book is a must-read. Friedman dives deep into complex concepts with remarkable clarity, making this topic accessible for anyone curious about the economic and social evolution of our time.

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• Audie Award for Non Fiction Unabridged (2006)
• Financial Times Business Book of the Year (2005)

In this brilliant new book, the award-winning New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman 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, 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 Flat is the timely and essential update on globalization, its successes and discontents, powerfully illuminated by one of our most respected journalists.

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