by Jared Diamond · Penguin Group USA Inc. · tapa dura · ISBN 9780670033379
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In this fascinating book, Pulitzer Prize winner Jared Diamond explores the reasons behind the collapse of some of history's most important civilizations, such as the Anasazi, the Maya, and the Viking colony in Greenland. Diamond analyzes patterns of environmental damage, climate change, and poor political decisions that were crucial in their demise. Through detailed case studies, the author draws practical lessons for today's world, inviting us to reflect on how our societies can avoid similar fates.
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.
