"The World is Flat " - A Review Book Review by Nicky

This paper gives an in-depth analysis of Thomas Friedman's noted work on globalization entitled "The World is Flat." Friedman's premise,that the world has gone flat, refers to the idea that the world has been evolving in one global community, as cultural and ideological barriers have been eroding through time. This is further described throughout the paper, using examples from the book. In particular, the paper defines the triple convergence, and Friedman discusses his own views on globalization in relation to free trade. The paper also considers the role of China and India in globalization as mentioned in the book. The paper concludes with the reviewer offering a personal opinion on globalization in reference to Friedman's work.