The World Until Yesterday
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The World Until Yesterday
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The World Until Yesterday
Reveals that traditional societies around the world offer an extraordinary window into how our ancestors lived for the majority of human history in evolutionary terms. This book explores how tribal people approach essential human problems, from health and diet to conflict resolution and language.
Over the past 500 years, the West achieved global dominance, but do Westerners necessarily have better ideas about how to raise children, care for the elderly, or simply live well?
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! DescriptionThe World Until Yesterday by Jared Diamond invites readers on an enthralling journey through the tapestry of human history, exploring the lifestyles and traditions of traditional societies that have changed little over millennia. Diamond delves into the practices and wisdom of these cultures, offering a poignant analysis of how their ways might still hold valuable lessons for modern society.
Through engaging and powerful narrative, the author compares and contrasts the lifestyles of traditional societies with those of contemporary Western culture. He investigates how these societies address common human challenges such as child-rearing, elder care, dietary habits, conflict resolution, and social integration.
Over thousands of years, these practices have been refined to suit their environments and social structures. Diamond's exploration reveals that while the West has made significant technological and political strides, traditional societies offer practical, tested solutions to living harmoniously and sustainably. By examining how these societies operate, Diamond suggests that many of their practices could help modern societies address current pressing issues in more balanced and humane ways.
Drawing on his extensive fieldwork and deep understanding of anthropology and history, Diamond synthesises knowledge from a variety of disciplines. His accessible and often personal writing style provides a compelling look at the wisdom of traditional peoples, who until recently represented the way of life for all humanity.
Jared Diamond, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, is renowned for his profound contributions to various fields. His work Guns, Germs, and Steel was acclaimed as one of TIME's best non-fiction books of all time, while Collapse gained #1 international bestseller status. As a professor of geography at UCLA and an expert in anthropology, biology, ornithology, ecology, and history, Diamond brings unparalleled depth and credibility to his analysis in The World Until Yesterday.
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The World Until Yesterday by Jared Diamond has received praise for its insightful comparison between traditional societies and modern life, offering valuable lessons we can learn from the former. However, some critics feel it occasionally overgeneralises complex cultures. Overall, the book is appreciated for its thought-provoking content and engaging narrative.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780141024486
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 September 2013
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 23.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 398g
Pages: 512
About the Author
Jared Diamond is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of the seminal million-copy-bestseller Guns, Germs, and Steel, which was named one of TIME's best non-fiction books of all time, and Collapse, a #1 international bestseller. A professor of geography at UCLA and noted polymath, Diamond's work has been influential in the fields of anthropology, biology, ornithology, ecology and history, among others.
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