Thomas Friedman’s examination of the influences shaping
business and competition in a technology-fueled global environment is a call to
action for governments, businesses and individuals who must stay ahead of these
trends in order to remain competitive. In a narrative punctuated by case
studies, interviews and sometimes surprising statistics, Friedman’s message is clear: be prepared, because this
phenomenon waits for no one. Without rhetoric or scare tactics, he paints a
picture of a world moving faster than most can keep up. As we explore America’s place in the fast-evolving world economic
platform, Friedman presents not only the problems we face, but preventative
measures and possible soluti....
