Book Review on 'The World Is Flat' by Thomas L. Friedman

Book Thesis

Book review on the book The World Is Flat:

A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century by Thomas L. Friedman What is the thesis—or main argument—of the book? If the author wanted you to get one idea from the book, what would it be?

How does it compare or contrast to the world you know? What has the book accomplished? · What exactly is the subject or topic of the book? Does the author cover the subject adequately?

Does the author cover all aspects of the subject in a balanced fashion? What is the approach to the subject (topical, analytical, chronological, descriptive)? · How does the author support his argument?

What evidence does she use to prove her point? Do you find that evidence convincing? Why or why not? Does any of the author’s information (or conclusions) conflict with other books you’ve read, courses you’ve taken or just previous assumptions you had of the subject? 

How does the author structure his argument? What are the parts that make up the whole? Does the argument make sense? Does it persuade you? Why or why not?

How has this book helped you understand the subject? The Universal Periodic Review is a relatively new mechanism through which all states are reviewed by their peers on their human rights situations regularly.

Would you recommend the book to your reader? Writing Style & Format (10%) Evaluation of the Book Structure (15%) Evaluation of author(s) purpose, goals and methodology (25%) Evaluation of the content and argumentation (25%) Critical interaction and conclusion (25%) Weightage 40%