"The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century is an international bestselling book by Thomas L. Friedman that analyzes globalization, primarily in the early 21st century. The title is a metaphor for viewing the world as a level playing field in terms of commerce, where all competitors have an equal opportunity."@en . . "488"^^ . "HM846 .F74 2005" . . "330.90511 22" . "57202171" . . "0-374-29288-4" . . . "The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century"@en . . . .