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"The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century is a best-selling book by Thomas L. Friedman analyzing the progress of globalization with an emphasis on the early 21st century. It was first released in 2005 and was later released as an "updated and expanded" edition in 2006 and yet again with further alterations in 2007."

 

"The World is Flat." Wikipedia. WikiMedia Foundation. 7 Oct 2007 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_World_is_Flat>

 

Video of Charlie Rose interview with Thomas L. Friedman--4/5/05

  

 

 

Resources

Why the World is Flat--Online article from Wired.  This article gives a synopsis of Friedman's book in an interview format.

 

Did you know 2.0--Viral video on YouTube.  This video contains information that flows from the flat world perspective.  It is definitely an eye opener.

 

Education Today and Tomorrow--Short video on YouTube.  This is a shorter version of the famous "Shift Happens" video but with photos and upbeat music.

 

Flat Classroom Project--Wiki for the Flat Classroom Project 2007.  This project involves seven schools around the world who are creating projects based on The World is Flat.

 

 

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