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Title: The title says it all, so why cut down so many trees?
Review: Tom can write. But can he write less? As a writer of his caliber, I would have expected more in fewer words. The idea behind The World is Flat is solid and accurately represents the state of today's interconnected world. Much of the book consists of interviews and stories that merely confirm similar notions of globalization and technology enabling the flattening of the world in terms of access, opportunities and communications. So, why then write the extra 600 pages? Yes, the world is flat but, thanks to Tom, it now has fewer trees too.
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