by Jared Diamond · DEBATE · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788410214415
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In 'Collapse', Jared Diamond explores the reasons behind the decline and disappearance of various societies throughout history. Through a multidisciplinary analysis encompassing sociology, economics, linguistics, biology, and anthropology, Diamond examines cases such as the Mayans, Easter Island, and the Anasazi, as well as examples of cultures that successfully adapted to environmental challenges. The author raises questions about the lessons we can draw from the past to avoid similar disasters in the future, offering a balanced and reflective perspective on sustainability and the fate of civilization.
Jared Mason Diamond is an American scientist, historian, and author. He has written hundreds of scientific and popular articles and books, most notably Guns, Germs, and Steel (1997), which received multiple awards, including the 1998 Pulitzer Prize for general nonfiction. In 2005, Diamond was ranked ninth on a poll by Prospect and Foreign Policy of the world's top 100 public intellectuals.
