089459
London
2020
13×19,5
meki
500
engleski
Price: 15,00 EUR
The book is a fascinating 2019 work by global scientific star and Pulitzer Prize winner Jared Diamond. In this exceptional historical-sociological study, the author applies a unique analytical framework—psychological theories on how individuals recover from personal trauma—to the destinies of entire nations facing existential crises. Through deep and selected historical case studies, Diamond dissects in detail how seven modern nations (Finland, Japan, Chile, Indonesia, Germany, Australia, and the US) successfully or less successfully adapted to major internal political upheavals or external threats. The book represents the final installment of the author's informal trilogy on the rise and fall of human societies (following the mega-hits Guns, Germs, and Steel and Collapse), bringing much-needed lessons on resilience that are deeply relevant to today's polarized world. The visual identity of the cover is exceptionally striking, featuring a traditional Japanese woodblock print depicting dramatic sea waves, ships, and a storm, which perfectly mirrors the metaphor of national turmoil and geopolitical tempests the author writes about. The content comprises an extensive text divided into three large thematic blocks, accompanied by detailed notes, further readings, and an index. Due to its relevance and the reputation of the author himself, the book is essential reading for all students and enthusiasts of geopolitics, sociology, and global history.
