The a brief history of the globalized world in the twenty-first century Friedman, Thomas L. creator text enk London Allen Lane 2005 monographic eng viii, 488 pages ; 25 cm. "The World Is Flat is a timely and essential update on globalization, its successes and discontents, illuminated by one of our most respected journalists."--Jacket. Thomas Friedman. Includes index. Diffusion of innovations Information society Globalization Social aspects Globalization Economic aspects Innovations Diffusion Diffusion of innovations Globalization Economic aspects Information society HM846 .F91 0713998784 9780713998788 078627722X 9780786277223 2005008444 050122 20241025101746.0 ocm59877040