Guns, Germs, and Steel Full Audiobook

Jared Diamond

The fates of human societies

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Author: Jared Diamond

Narrator: Brian

Format: MP3

IBSN: 9780739467350

Language: English

Publish Date: 09/05/1997

Audiobook length: 31min

Guns, Germs, and Steel Summary Audiobook

Chapter 1Overview

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Chapter 2Guns, germs, and steel

Chapter 3Time, flora and fauna, and geographical barriers

Chapter 4China, Oceania, and Africa

Chapter 5Summary & Review

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The summary audiobook of "Guns, Germs, and Steel" by Jared Diamond is ideal for listeners interested in understanding the broad forces that have shaped human history, particularly those fascinated by anthropology, history, sociology, and environmental studies. It is especially beneficial for students, educators, and general readers seeking a concise overview of Diamond’s arguments regarding the impact of geography, biology, and technology on the development of civilizations. This summary serves as a valuable resource for anyone looking to engage with complex ideas presented in an accessible format without committing to the full text.

3 quotes from Guns, Germs, and Steel

"History followed different courses for different peoples because of differences among peoples' environments, not because of biological differences among peoples themselves."
"The unequal development of human societies is rooted in the differences of their environments, which shaped their access to resources and technology."
"Geographic advantages and disadvantages have played a crucial role in shaping the destinies of human societies, influencing everything from food production to the spread of innovations."

Author : Jared Diamond

Jared Diamond is a polymath spanning a wide range of fields including anthropology, ecology, physiology, and evolutionary biology. He is a current professor of geography and former professor of physiology at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He is also a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the National Academy of Sciences, as well as an editorial board member of Skeptic magazine. Dr. Diamond has received a MacArthur Foundation Genius Award, in addition to research prizes and grants from the National Geographic Society. He is well-known for his popular science books such as The Third Chimpanzee; Guns, Germs, and Steel; Collapse; and Why Is Sex Fun?