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Collapse: How Societies Choose To Fail Or Succeed: Revised Edition,New
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In Jared Diamonds Followup To The Pulitzerprize Winning Guns, Germs And Steel, The Author Explores How Climate Change, The Population Explosion And Political Discord Create The Conditions For The Collapse Of Civilizationenvironmental Damage, Climate Change, Globalization, Rapid Population Growth, And Unwise Political Choices Were All Factors In The Demise Of Societies Around The World, But Some Found Solutions And Persisted. As In Guns, Germs, And Steel, Diamond Traces The Fundamental Pattern Of Catastrophe, And Weaves An Allencompassing Global Thesis Through A Series Of Fascinating Historicalcultural Narratives. Collapse Moves From The Polynesian Cultures On Easter Island To The Flourishing American Civilizations Of The Anasazi And The Maya And Finally To The Doomed Viking Colony On Greenland. Similar Problems Face Us Today And Have Already Brought Disaster To Rwanda And Haiti, Even As China And Australia Are Trying To Cope In Innovative Ways. Despite Our Own Societys Apparently Inexhaustible Wealth And Unrivaled Political Power, Ominous Warning Signs Have Begun To Emerge Even In Ecologically Robust Areas Like Montana.Brilliant, Illuminating, And Immensely Absorbing, Collapse Is Destined To Take Its Place As One Of The Essential Books Of Our Time, Raising The Urgent Question: How Can Our World Best Avoid Committing Ecological Suicide?
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed'? A: The main theme of the book is how various factors such as climate change, population growth, and political choices contribute to the collapse of societies, while also exploring how some societies find solutions to persist.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Collapse' is Jared Diamond, who is known for his previous work, 'Guns, Germs, and Steel', which won the Pulitzer Prize.
- Q: What is the publication date of the revised edition? A: The revised edition of 'Collapse' was published on January 4, 2011.
- Q: How many pages does 'Collapse' contain? A: 'Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed' has a total of 608 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in environmental issues? A: Yes, 'Collapse' is particularly suitable for readers interested in environmental issues, as it discusses the impact of ecological factors on societal collapse.
- Q: What kind of historical narratives does the book include? A: The book includes a variety of historical-cultural narratives, tracing examples from Polynesian cultures to American civilizations and the Viking colony in Greenland.
- Q: Does the book discuss modern-day issues related to societal collapse? A: Yes, 'Collapse' draws parallels between historical events and contemporary issues, highlighting warning signs in today's societies.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of Jared Diamond in this book? A: Readers can expect a brilliant, illuminating, and engaging writing style, which makes complex subjects accessible and thought-provoking.
- Q: Is 'Collapse' considered an essential read? A: Yes, many consider 'Collapse' an essential read for its in-depth analysis of societal sustainability and the urgent questions it raises about our world.