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Title: Interesting at times, but mostly falls Flat
Review: I can say first of all that this was an engaging and easy read. Friedman is an author of extreme eloquence, and this is a tough book to put down, especially for one on such a weighty issue as globalization.However, he is lacking in convincing analysis. As interesting as his historical perspectives are of industry in the pre-1800, state run era, and in the corporate era of 1800-2000, it is difficult to trust his opinion on the global implications of the last 5 years.Also, too much of the book is devoted to America falling behind, or the education gap between America and other industrialized countries (especially China and India). Not that this topic isn't interesting, but it is somewhat tired, and Friedman brings little more to the table.
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