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Guns, Germs And Steel: The Fates Of Human Societies

Guns, Germs And Steel: The Fates Of Human Societies

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by Jared Diamond
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Explaining what William McNeill called The Rise of the West has become the central problem in the study of global history. In Guns, Germs, and Steel Jared Diamond presents the biologist's answer: geography, demography, and ecological happenstance. Diamond evenhandedly reviews human history on every continent since the Ice Age at a rate that emphasizes only the broadest movements of peoples and ideas. Yet his survey is binocular: one eye has the rather distant vision of the evolutionary biologist, while the other eye--and his heart--belongs to the people of New Guinea, where he has done field work for more than 30 years.

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ISBN13: 9780393061314
ISBN10: 0393061310
Language: English
Series: Civilizations Rise and Fall
Publisher: W.w. Norton
Publication Year: 2005
Format: Hardcover

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    Explores why some societies dominate others historically.

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    If you're interested in understanding why certain societies rose to dominance, Jared Diamond's book offers a compelling and approachable explanation that links geography and environment to human history. The mix of broad historical analysis with personal field experiences makes it a captivating read that encourages you to rethink the forces shaping our world.
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