"The World is Flat", "Lexus Cars" and "Perspective of Olive Tree" = Lexus and Olive Tree Author: (America) Thomas L. Friedman; Zhao Shaodi and Huang Qixiang translated page number: 434 Publication date: 2006 Introduction: This book won the National Book Award "The World is Flat: A Brief History of the 20th Century" Partner: How did the flattening trend of the world occur in the early 20th century? What does this trend mean for countries, companies, society and individuals? What adjustments should the government and society make and what adjustments must be made to deal with this trend?