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| Author | Thomas L. Friedman |
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| Language | English |
| Subject | International economic relations Free trade Capitalism–Social aspects Technological innovations–Economic aspects Technological innovations–Social aspects Intercultural communication Globalization United States–Foreign economic relations |
| Publisher | Farrar, Straus and Giroux |
Publication date | 1999 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Hardcover |
| Pages | 394 |
| ISBN | 0-374-19203-0 |
| OCLC | 40609510 |
| 337 21 | |
| LC Class | HF1359 .F74 1999 |
| Preceded by | From Beirut to Jerusalem |
| Followed by | Longitudes and Attitudes |
The Lexus and the Olive Tree: Understanding Globalization is a 1999 book by Thomas L. Friedman that posits that the world is currently undergoing two struggles: the drive for prosperity and development, symbolized by the Lexus LS, and the desire to retain identity and traditions, symbolized by the olive tree.