The Lexus and the Olive Tree: Understanding Globalization
Author
Thomas L. Friedman
Country
United States
Language
English
Subject
International economic relations Free trade Capitalism–Social aspects Technological innovations–Economic aspects Technological innovations–Social aspects Intercultural communication Globalization United States–Foreign economic relations
Publisher
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date
1999
Media type
Hardcover
Pages
394
ISBN
0-374-19203-0
OCLC
40609510
Dewey Decimal
337 21
LC Class
HF1359 .F74 1999
Preceded by
From Beirut to Jerusalem
Followed by
Longitudes and Attitudes
The Lexus and the Olive Tree: Understanding Globalization is a 1999 book by Thomas L. Friedman that posits that the world is currently undergoing two struggles: the drive for prosperity and development, symbolized by the Lexus LS, and the desire to retain identity and traditions, symbolized by the olive tree.
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