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The Lexus and the Olive Tree
Book • 1999
This book, written by Thomas L. Friedman, explores the phenomenon of globalization as the international system that replaced the Cold War system.
It delves into the integration of capital, technology, and information across national borders, creating a single global market.
Friedman uses vivid stories and original terms like 'The Electronic Herd' and 'DOScapital 6.
0' to explain the globalization system.
He highlights the conflict between the globalization system (symbolized by the Lexus) and ancient forces of culture, geography, tradition, and community (symbolized by the olive tree).
The book also addresses the powerful backlash against globalization and discusses the need to balance these forces to maintain social and cultural stability.
It delves into the integration of capital, technology, and information across national borders, creating a single global market.
Friedman uses vivid stories and original terms like 'The Electronic Herd' and 'DOScapital 6.
0' to explain the globalization system.
He highlights the conflict between the globalization system (symbolized by the Lexus) and ancient forces of culture, geography, tradition, and community (symbolized by the olive tree).
The book also addresses the powerful backlash against globalization and discusses the need to balance these forces to maintain social and cultural stability.
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Justin Logan
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Trade, Power, and Tension: The U.S.-China Story
Mentioned by the host as the author of "The Lexus and the Olive Tree", which discusses the principles of neoliberalism and the role of trade in preventing war.
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The Opium War: The Original Trade War
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Ritala Shah
Thomas Friedman on the Future of America and the World: The Post-Election Dissection, Part One
