The Lexus and the Olive Tree
1999-04-25T08:39:49-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvNTFkXC8xMjI0NjctbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Mr. Friedman talked about his new book, The Lexus and the Olive Tree, published by Farrar Straus and Giroux. The book describes globalization, as symbolized by the Lexus automobile, as the central organizing principle of the post-Cold War world, while the olive tree represents holding on to traditional aspirations. After his prepared remarks he took questions from members of the audience.
Mr. Friedman talked about his new book, The Lexus and the Olive Tree, published by Farrar Straus and Giroux. The book describes globalizatio… read more
Mr. Friedman talked about his new book, The Lexus and the Olive Tree, published by Farrar Straus and Giroux. The book describes globalization, as symbolized by the Lexus automobile, as the central organizing principle of the post-Cold War world, while the olive tree represents holding on to traditional aspirations. After his prepared remarks he took questions from members of the audience. close
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