The World Is Flat: A Brief History Of The Twenty-first Century

Friedman, Thomas L.

ISBN 10: 0374292884 / ISBN 13: 9780374292881

Published by Farrar Straus & Giroux, New York, New York, U.S.A., 2005

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First Edition - stated. First Printing : Full number line beginning with 1. First state DJ with ships falling off of the world. Start of lamination seperation on top edge of DJ spine and 1/8" closed tear on top edge of spine - else Fine (DJ now has a new Mylar protective cover.) 488 pp. Presents as carefully read. Bookseller Invt. #N00020286J. Seller Inventory # 000286

Bibliographic Details

Title: The World Is Flat: A Brief History Of The ...

Publisher: Farrar Straus & Giroux, New York, New York, U.S.A.

Publication Date: 2005

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Edition: First Edition/First Printing

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Synopsis:

The New York Times columnist offers a concise history of globalization, discussing a wide range of topics, from the 9/11 attacks to the growth of the middle class in both China and India.

About the Author:

Thomas L. Friedman has won the Pulitzer Prize three times for his work at The New York Times. He is the author of three best-selling books: From Beiruit to Jerusalem (FSG, 1989), winner of the National Book Award for nonfiction and still considered to be the definitive work on the Middle East, The Lexus and the Olive Tree: Understanding Globalization (FSG, 1999), and Longitudes and Attitudes: Exploring the World After September 11 (FSG, 2002). He lives in Bethesda, Maryland, with his family.