Description: Summary and Analysis of Guns, Germs, and Steel by Worth Books So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of Guns, Germs, and Steel tells you what you need to know--before or after you read Jared Diamonds book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. This short summary and analysis of Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond includes: Historical contextChapter-by-chapter summariesDetailed timeline of key eventsImportant quotesFascinating triviaGlossary of termsSupporting material to enhance your understanding of the original work About Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond: Professor Jared Diamonds informative and fascinating Pulitzer Prize-winning Guns, Germs, and Steel explores a historic question: Why were the Eurasian peoples able to dominate those from other lands? Diamond argues that it was ecology and geography--not race--that shaped the modern world. Societies that developed in regions with fertile land for farming and that had domesticable plants and animals were able to progress more quickly, thereby creating the tools to conquer preliterate cultures. Drawing on a variety of disciplines--from linguistics, genetics, and epidemiology to biology, anthropology, and technology--Guns, Germs, and Steel offers an eloquently argued view of the development of human societies. The summary and analysis in this book are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of nonfiction. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Worth Books smart summaries get straight to the point and provide essential tools to help you be an informed reader in a busy world, whether youre browsing for new discoveries, managing your to-read list for work or school, or simply deepening your knowledge. Available for fiction and nonfiction titles, these are the book summaries that are worth your time. Details ISBN1504046579 Author Worth Books Language English ISBN-10 1504046579 ISBN-13 9781504046572 Media Book Format Paperback Series Smart Summaries Year 2017 Country of Publication United States Illustrations Illustrations, black and white Imprint Open Road Media Place of Publication New York Short Title Summary and Analysis of Guns, Germs, and Steel DEWEY 909 AU Release Date 2017-05-02 NZ Release Date 2017-05-02 US Release Date 2017-05-02 Publication Date 2017-05-02 UK Release Date 2017-05-02 Pages 62 Publisher Open Road Media Audience General Subtitle The Fates of Human Societies: Based on the Book by Jared Diamond We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:102359552;
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