Diamond, Jared M.
Guns, Germs and Steel: A short history of everybody for the last 13,000 years
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099302780
- author:
- Diamond, Jared M.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1998
- Pages:
- 480
- Dimensions:
- 12.95 x 3.05 x 19.81 centimetres
- Genre:
- Economic history
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Guns, Germs and Steel: A Short History of Everybody for the Last 13,000 Years by Jared Diamond A groundbreaking synthesis of history, biology, ecology, and linguistics, Guns, Germs and Steel explores how geography and biogeography have shaped the contrasting fates of different cultures across the globe. The author argues that these factors, rather than race, have played a significant role in determining the course of human history. This book offers a compelling and humane perspective on the emergence of a world divided between have and have-nots. By examining the complex interplay between environment, biology, and human societies, Diamond provides expert insight into our modern world and its pressing issues. With its unique blend of expertise, charm, and compassion, Guns, Germs and Steel is a thought-provoking work of popular science that will appeal to anyone interested in understanding the complexities of human history and its relevance to our contemporary world.
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