{"product_id":"hot-flat-and-crowded-thomas-l-friedman-2008-allen-lane-hardcover","title":"Hot, Flat, and Crowded – Thomas L. Friedman (2008 Allen Lane Hardcover)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThomas L. Friedman's wide-ranging examination of climate change, globalization, population growth and energy, arguing that the world's greatest environmental challenges can also become opportunities for innovation and economic transformation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHot, Flat, and Crowded\u003c\/em\u003e explores what Thomas L. Friedman describes as three major forces reshaping the modern world: global warming making the planet \"hot\", globalization creating an increasingly interconnected or \"flat\" world, and rapid population growth making it progressively more \"crowded\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFriedman examines how these forces combine to place growing pressure on energy supplies, natural resources and the environment. He argues that addressing these challenges requires more than conservation alone, calling for technological innovation, cleaner energy systems and new approaches to economic growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombining environmental issues with economics, politics, technology and international affairs, the book offers a broad perspective on the emerging global energy economy and the political and economic consequences of moving towards more sustainable forms of development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis copy is the \u003cstrong\u003e2008 Allen Lane hardcover edition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hot, Flat, and Crowded\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thomas L. Friedman\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allen Lane\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/strong\u003e 184614129X\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781846141294\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2008 Hardcover Edition\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReleased:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2008\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Environment \/ Economics \/ Current Affairs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Climate Change \/ Globalization \/ Energy \/ Population \/ Sustainability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecond-hand copy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcover edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreviously owned and read\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust jacket, boards and edges may show normal shelf and handling wear consistent with previous ownership\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding and pages are in readable condition unless otherwise stated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease refer to the product photographs for the exact cosmetic condition of this copy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/em\u003e This is a pre-owned book and may show signs of previous ownership and use. Please refer to the supplied photographs as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thomas L. Friedman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49650216567012,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/2885\/9620\/files\/20260814_145533.jpg?v=1786712879","url":"https:\/\/www.nostalgianook.co.za\/products\/hot-flat-and-crowded-thomas-l-friedman-2008-allen-lane-hardcover","provider":"Nostalgia Nook","version":"1.0","type":"link"}