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Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Survive

Jared Diamond

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Civilization's fate deciphered; survival or ruin.

"Collapse" isn't just about the past; it's a thoughtful exploration of the patterns that have led societies to their zenith and their nadir. You'll be taken on a global tour of history, learning from the lessons etched in the remains of once-great civilizations. As you delve into these narratives, you may find yourself pondering the sustainability of our own society. It's a compelling read for those who enjoy history with a side of existential inquiry.

  • Royal Society Science Book Prize Nominee (2006)
  • California Book Award for Nonfiction (Silver) (2005)
  • Prix du livre sur l'environnement (2007)
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Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Survive

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ISBN: 9780140279511
Author: Jared Diamond
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 2005-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Economics, History, Politics, Sociology, Science
Goodreads rating: 3.93
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From the ghostly stone heads of Easter Island to crumbling Mayan cities hidden deep in the jungle, the mysterious ruins of lost worlds and vanished civilizations continue to haunt us. How could such mighty societies fall? And could our skyscrapers one day stand derelict and overgrown like ancient temples? Jared Diamond takes us on an epic journey around the globe, through the history of humanity and on to the future, to discover how - when tomorrow comes - we can be survivors.
 

Civilization's fate deciphered; survival or ruin.

"Collapse" isn't just about the past; it's a thoughtful exploration of the patterns that have led societies to their zenith and their nadir. You'll be taken on a global tour of history, learning from the lessons etched in the remains of once-great civilizations. As you delve into these narratives, you may find yourself pondering the sustainability of our own society. It's a compelling read for those who enjoy history with a side of existential inquiry.

  • Royal Society Science Book Prize Nominee (2006)
  • California Book Award for Nonfiction (Silver) (2005)
  • Prix du livre sur l'environnement (2007)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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