089339
London
2011
13×19,5
meki
590
engleski
Cijena: 15,00 EUR
This book stands as a seminal work in contemporary anthropology, history, and ecology. In this comprehensive and fascinating study, Jared Diamond—a distinguished American evolutionary biologist and Pulitzer Prize winner—tackles a fundamental question of human civilization: why did some of history's most powerful societies completely collapse, while others managed to survive and adapt? Through a rigorous analysis of historical examples, spanning from the mysterious decline of Easter Island to the fall of the Maya, the Norse settlers in Greenland, and contemporary ecological challenges in China and Montana, the author identifies five core factors driving collapse: environmental destruction (ecocide), climate change, hostile neighbors, the loss of trading partners, and most importantly, a society's inadequate response to these crises. Diamond’s thesis underscores that the fate of human societies is not predetermined by geography; rather, it hinges directly on the decisions made by leaders and citizens in times of crisis, making this an incredibly relevant and cautionary read for today's world. This particular volume is an expanded edition featuring a new afterword published in 2011, in which the author offers further reflections on global events since the book’s initial release in 2005. The cover showcases a striking, monochromatic photograph of a Moai stone statue from Easter Island, serving as a powerful visual symbol of the central theme of ecological and societal collapse. This title is essential reading for collectors, students of the social and natural sciences, and anyone interested in the future of human civilization.
