I've read some reviews of "Three Billion New Capitalists" by Clyde Prestowitz (former Reagan economist) that say his book is even better than Friedman's. I pass this along FWIW.
Ezra ----- Original Message ----- From: "Phil Chernack" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "U.S. Metric Association" <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 6:47 AM Subject: [USMA:32901] RE: Friedman > You should read his new book, "The World is Flat." I am currently reading > it. This book is about how information and technology is leveling the > playing field around the world and how China and India are growing by leaps > and bounds and how we in the U.S. need to be mindful of this and look for > the new opportunities to help us stay competitive. When I first heard of > the book on "The Daily Show" where he was interviewed by Jon Stewart all I > could think about was how we really need to finish our metrication here. > > Phil > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf > Of Nat Hager III > Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 8:34 AM > To: U.S. Metric Association > Subject: [USMA:32900] Friedman > > Tom Friedman is terrific this morning, and I'm sure everyone can see > metric overtones in his argument... > > http://www.nytimes.com/2005/05/25/opinion/25friedman.html > > Nat > >
