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This 8 page paper presents a critique of the entitled book by Thomas Friedman. More specifically, the writer points out areas of disagreement, positions taken by Friedman that are weak, at best. Each opinion is supported by other reviewers. The essay begins by identifying some of the major themes in the book. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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present arguments against some of the authors comments. It is difficult to discern one overriding major theme in this book. If one had to be identified, it would be that
globalization is beneficial but it is also important to retain traditions. However, reading the book seems to present a number of themes, which have also been noted by other reviewers,
including: * Globalization in the late 19th and early 20th centuries was the result of advances in transportation and specifically, because the costs of transporting goods decreased. The globalization of
the late 20th century and early 21st century is the result of the advanced information technology and the continuing declining costs (Dunn, 2000). * The new globalization is beneficial and
helpful even though some groups do not agree and are concerned about the possible "isolationist and protectionist backlash that could be destructive" (Dunn, 2000). In the title, it is
the Lexus that represents the positives and the benefits and the olive tree represents traditional societies * "The enormous economies of scale that are made possible by worldwide markets
reward the best performer in each field" (Dunn, 2000). Regardless of whether it is sports, music or manufacturing or any other field, the best in the field become very wealthy.
It is like a winner-take-all schema that has widened the gap in incomes (Oram, 1999; Dunn, 2000). * When countries are involved in mutual trade and mutual investment in each
others economies, they seldom go to war (Dunn, 2000). * The United States is the only superpower left in the world and thus the "natural leader of globalization and its
greatest beneficiary" (Dunn, 2000). * The Lexus is the striving for wealth and security while the olive tree is the yearning for the traditional. A balance needs to be found,
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