Customer Reviews
Thank you very much whoever gave me this book - By: Keith Appleyard, 05 Oct 2003 
This book was sent to me as a 'freebie' by some Consultancy practice. As I can't remember who it was who sent it to me, & they didn't enclose a 'compliments' slip, I don't know who to thank!
This book is worth reading just for the preface [to this Pengiun edition] "More Globalisation, Not Less' alone. Although at 21 pages it seems more like a bona fide Chapter than a Preface, but the description of the world as a 'boardgame' (page ix onwards) is a very, very powerful metaphor - almost poetic!
I thought that in Chapter 1 the explanation of 'Boundaries' (page 37) by using the analogy of how our digestive system works was another unconventional twist in the telling; & so it went on through the other chapters.
It doesn't come across as full of 'hype' pro-Globalisation or anti-Anti-Globalisation, but just gives a calm & collected statement without arousing the emotions. So if you want an emotional polemic to approve or attack, then this isn't the one.
An optimistic look at the road ahead for global society - By: James Freiwirth, 11 Sep 2003 
A refreshing change from the status quo when it comes to perceptions of modern society, globalisation, politics, terrorism, global warming. The author explains why there are a great many reasons to be optimistic about the future, how we are living better than ever in the past & how he believes human ingenuity will overcome alll the problems which seem to be towering above us. He also explains how the solution to the worlds problems is more globalisation & free trade, not less.
A good supply of coffee, a comfortable chair & this book is a great way to while away a rainy day, & will quite possible change your perceptions of society.
