Customer Review: The problem with this work is that in order for it to be reasonable, one must accept Mr. Friedman's premise: that the earth is getting hotter, flatter, and more crowded. While it is not a stretch to believe these things, he presents them as an emergency. Without the emergency he initially creates... more info
Customer Review: I think it's too optimistic for today's world. I mean, geez, how long ago was this written? So far, things aren't getting better like he seemed to think they would. It's all good for India but sucks for the U.S. Except he acts like it's good for all of us.
Customer Review: Thomas Friedman is basically the prophet of completely unregulated markets and completely unregulated capital free flows. Little more has to be said. Friedman was/is chief spokesperson for the architects of the current financial debacle hitting the US.
Customer Review: This book is an informative look at current middle east Arab thought from a somewhat unconventional pro-Israel viewpoint, which deserves to be read, but should be supplemented. Friedman is a thoughtful and creative thinker as evidenced by his book The World is Flat. In Longitudes he reprints his... more info
Customer Review: This book was required reading for one of my MBA courses, and I'm glad it was. I'm a voracious reader, and this is the best, most useful book I've ever read - ever. The insights Friedman gives about various topics are thought-provoking. I'm also a big proponent of education; and I'm a critic of our... more info
Customer Review: Love this book for its classic shots as the title depicts. There are wonderful pictures of golfers through the decades, makes a great coffee table book or a wonderful gift for the golfer in your life.
Customer Review: Thomas Friedman's study of globalization is justly famous for showing how national boundaries are almost erased in our global economy and communications. He tends to look at the bright side, however. There are some amazing examples of just how integrated this system is--like when the cashier at... more info
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