The TV screen blares, “SPECIAL NEWS REPORT,” then a reporter, holding a hand to his earpiece, begins. “This news flash has just come in from New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman: the world is flat.” I repeat, “the world is flat.” Stepping closer to the TV set, making sure we heard it right, we’re shaken ...
“Hot, Flat, and Crowded” (2008) is a polemic that predominantly concerns climate change as a result of carbon dioxide emissions. These carbon dioxide emissions are a direct consequence of the world’s dependence on fossil fuels for energy. Thus, Friedman utilizes the beginning of his book to establish the enormous challenge facing the world, but he ...
Few issues in our current day and age cause as much controversy as globalization. However, any movement that affects an entire world and its population can be expected to come with a fair amount of debate. While some may agree with the “flattening of the world,” as it has been described by Thomas Friedman, and ...
Books on travel, food, history, art, and business can make perfect gifts for any occasion. Here are some ideas for gift books: Gift Idea #1: Travel Books These are entertaining and useful gifts for anyone who plans to travel in the future or already travels frequently. Travel books can range from detailed guides with instructions ...
Adult education is a thriving field. Today more than ever, learning has become a life-long process. Those who were unable to finish college or certification programs just out of high school due to family obligations, frequently have become today’s adult students. This means that there is a wide range of career opportunities for adult educators. ...
