Jared Diamond
What’s inside
An exploration of how geography and environmental conditions shaped the modern world and human societies.
You’ll Learn
- Gain a new perspective on human history
- Understand the influence of geography on society
- Learn about the environmental factors that shaped human development
- Discover how the past has shaped the present
Key Points
- Geography’s role in shaping societies
- Influence of environmental conditions on human development
- Impact of agriculture on societal development
- Western dominance: a product of environmental advantages
- The role of disease in human history
Who’s it For
- History enthusiasts
- Sociologists
- Students of human development
- Anthropologists
About the author
Jared Diamond, a professor of geography at UCLA, is a renowned polymath with a background in anthropology, physiology, and biophysics.