Lester Thurow's "Future of Capitalism" is a VERY interesting book on globalization, and it is SO much more insightful than that silly "Lexus and Olive Tree." It does a great job of explaining the history and roles of the international / supranational organizations like WTO, World Bank, etc. Thurow is a highly respected liberal economist and he has a way of describing the "third industrial revolution" in a way that even old school economists can understand: It ain't about controlling or allocating resources anymore -- it's all about brainpower.