15830. "LATITUDES AND ATTITUDES" BY THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN AND "THE CLASH OF CIVILIZATIONS" BY SAMUEL P. HUNTINGTON (BOOK REVIEW). This paper compares and contrasts the views of these two authors on the nature of the international system. Friedman emphasizes globalization and the threat of certain groups and individuals being isolated from the global system. Huntington emphasizes the idea that conflicts are likely to arise as a result of differing cultural values. 6 pages; 22 footnotes; 2 bibliographic sources.