<p>Have you been reading the Friedman book about globalisation?</p>
<p>Yes! My parents gave it to me for Christmas and I have been wanting to use some of the ideas in that book. I used to be SO against outsourcing and such, but then that book got me thinking. Also I found paralells in history when certain groups were not able to take full advantage of their workforce, because of a lack of technology.</p>
<p>You mean World is Flat? Great book.</p>
<p>I know. I'm loving it so far. I'm at Flattener #3 at the moment.</p>
<p>Last 6 pages. It gets even better at the end.</p>
<p>I don't mean to be elitist, but I am suprised that you have this book. It relates over and over to America, which I'm suprised it's even known in Germany. </p>
<p>I know you attend an international school, still ... I'm amazed this book has travelled so far.</p>
<p>Haha. Well I am American. But it won the Financial Times book of the year award. I get the Financial Times from England so I read the review and ordered the book.</p>
<p>I want to get the Economist. Those England folks seem to really know how to write better magazines here. </p>
<p>The book is very ... optimistic. Like, the more and more you read about it, the more you just want to study harder, work more for your country, etc. It creates a bit of a Nationalism feeling. </p>
<p>Just checked where you are in the TOC. You're still early on. The middle part of the book sometimes can get a bit rough and dry though</p>
<p>Oh you definitely should. The Economist is a great magazine. I love it. I'm pretty sure you can get a student discount. I just read it at school now, but when I'm at college I'll definitely have it sent. </p>
<p>I'm very early in the book. Christmas has been hectic finishing work, I can't wait til I have time to really sit down and read. It is already really intriguing. Perhaps I'll get some of those feelings as well.</p>
<p>Military ruled was establish to prevent takeover by "democratic" bullies like America and Israel. And they are pretty successful in Pakistan,Turkey,Iran, as well as Israel.</p>
<p>I generally read the Economist at the library since it's the only place I ever get done anything done. I never get to finish it though. It's HUGE! Foreign Affairs seems to be another one that's mentioned a few times in this book.</p>
<p>Yeah. I'm def. going to get it during college if my college allows it. </p>
<p>Quick question, are you applying American Universities then?</p>
<p>Haha. Yeah it is quite big. I usually have time to finish it. I really enjoy reading it during my free periods. </p>
<p>I'm attending Wake Forest University next year- I was accepted Early Decision.</p>
<p>I'll definitely be getting it next year- I'm planning on being an economics major.</p>
<p>I get the economist.
A pink newspaper is the sign of a man secure in his masculinity.</p>
<p>And no matter how bad it is in Russia, there is a very large gap between any country in the world and N. Korea. The DPRK is one screwed up place.</p>
<p>Indeed. I like the colour. It sets it apart.</p>
<p>International Relations here. But, as seen, just about every type of major is affected by globalization. I'm thinking about International Business though. I'm just like pipped with optimism after reading this book. (nerd.)</p>
<p>dmk092, you have no idea how I'm just thinking about getting it now and enjoying it for a few months till college! They're on "sale" so it's 98 per year, which frankly is up there, but not that bad. </p>
<p>There just arn't many magazines on the same par as the Economist. I'm amazed at how well-written it is. Time is child's play in comparison to it.</p>
<p>My cousin had a page in Time, but is taking a year off to get a grad. degree at Columbia in business journalism.</p>
<p>Everything seems to be involved with globalisation. More people should definitely read it. </p>
<p>Thats what I love about the Economist, it is so well written. It's not written to a low reading level like most American publications (hate to say it) But when I read some of those newspapers and magazines they make my brain hurt. I like well written and intelligent articles.</p>
<p>American Publications are often crap. There's no excuse for it. Friedman tries to put as nicely as possible, but he points out that Americans have become utterly lazy and incompetent in the chase of economies between us and China and India. Frankly he's right.</p>
<p>While some of his theories have begun argued around, he writes a very well-thought out book. He completely changed my views on outsourcing. Prior to that, I was similiar to the masses in believing outsourcing = bad! </p>
<p>Yeah. With exception to the New York Times and WSJ, all the newspapers here are crap. They're geared toward 5th grade reading levels.</p>
<p>Unfortunately it is so true. When I come to America it is really painful to read some of the newspapers and magazines. Lazy and almost illiterate. lol. </p>
<p>From what I've been reading so far he is right. I have always believed in outsourcing, well at least my family has. So I always heard it from them. There's really nowhere to hide from globalisation. Germany is just starting to realise this and it is already acutely painful to watch. Some people, especially the ones in power are just so clueless.</p>
<p>I'm eying to read something good next. Any recommendations? Since our reading doesn't seem so far off as of right now :)</p>
<p>Honestly, I can't say anything about the economy of Germany. If I said anything it'd be 1/2 truth, the other half just bull. When I read about all these students studying hardcore in India/China I feel so behind.</p>