Description: This book is a fascinating study of the interplay between geography, biology, and culture in shaping the course of human history. It explores the factors that allowed certain societies to develop advanced technologies and dominate others. Through a broad survey of world history, the author reveals how environmental factors such as climate, geography, and the distribution of plant and animal species have influenced the course of human events. The book is well-written, thoroughly researched, and provides a fresh perspective on the history of civilization. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science, anthropology, and environmental studies.
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Book Title: Guns, Germs, and Steel : the Fates of Human Societies
Item Length: 9.2in.
Item Height: 1.4in.
Item Width: 6.1in.
Author: Jared M. Diamond
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Environmental Science (See Also Chemistry / Environmental), Civilization, Sociology / General, Anthropology / Cultural & Social
Publisher: Norton & Company, Incorporated, w. w.
Publication Year: 1999
Genre: Science, History, Social Science
Item Weight: 20.8 Oz
Number of Pages: 480 Pages