Thomas L. Friedman: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Thomas Loren Friedman
Born	July 20, 1953 (age 73) • Minneapolis • Minnesota
Awards And Honors	National Book Award • Pulitzer Prize
Notable Works	“The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the 21st Century”
Subjects Of Study	globalization

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