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Guns, Germs, and Steel

Jared Diamond
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79 pages • 2 hours read

Jared Diamond

Guns, Germs, and Steel

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1997

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    Jared Diamond's Guns, Germs, and Steel is widely praised for its ambitious historical scope and interdisciplinary analysis, tracing the roots of societal development. Critics commend its accessibility and thorough research, though some argue it oversimplifies complex histories and cultural factors. Overall, it is a thought-provoking, albeit occasionally controversial, read.

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    Who Should Read Guns, Germs, and Steel?

    Readers who appreciate Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond are typically inquisitive about the broad forces shaping human history. They enjoy interdisciplinary study and comparative survey works like Yuval Noah Harari's Sapiens or Steven Pinker's The Better Angels of Our Nature. Ideal for those interested in anthropology, geography, and societal evolution.

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    Reading Age

    16+years

    Lexile Level

    1440L

    Book Details

    Topics
    Anthropology
    History: World
    Science / Nature
    Themes
    Society: Community
    Genre
    Anthropology