Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies
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Explore the sweeping forces that have shaped human history in this Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece. Jared Diamond compellingly argues that geographical and environmental factors, rather than race, are the primary drivers behind the rise of civilizations and the disparities between societies. From the advent of agriculture to the development of writing, technology, and organized religion, discover how early advantages in food production led to the spread of writing, technology, government, and even the germs and weapons that influenced global conquest. This seminal work offers a profound and accessible refutation of racial theories, providing a stunningly clear account of how the modern world came to be.
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paperback
W.W. Norton and Company
Published Jan 1, 2005
480 pages
ISBN: 9780739467350
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First Published
1997
Language
eng
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