Upheaval

Unravel the complexities of nations' responses to crisis with 'Upheaval' by Jared Diamond. This profound narrative explores how successful nations have navigated significant upheavals, drawing insights from pivotal historical events. Delve into the anomalies of Japan's forced opening, Finland's Soviet invasion, and the turbulent Pinochet regime in Chile. Each story serves as a testament to the power of selective change, illustrating both the pain of self-appraisal and the resilience that defines thriving societies. In this groundbreaking work, Diamond employs a multidisciplinary approach, interweaving history, geography, economics, and anthropology, making it an essential read for those seeking to understand global dynamics. As Diamond investigates the precarious balance the United States and the world face today, he prompts critical questions about our shared future. Can we learn from the past to avoid impending catastrophe? Are we leveraging our natural advantages, or are we in a downward spiral? 'Upheaval' is not just a historical account; it is a guide to developing resilience, both for individuals and nations alike. This essential volume, spanning 512 pages and released in 2020 by Penguin UK, is perfect for anyone passionate about societal evolution and personal growth. Experience the profound wisdom of Jared Diamond and unlock critical insights into the fabric of civilization.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141977782
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 512


Description:
In his landmark international bestsellers Guns, Germs and Steel and Collapse, Jared Diamond transformed our understanding of what makes civilizations rise and fall. Now in the third book in this monumental trilogy, he reveals how successful nations recover from crisis.

Diamond shows us how seven countries have survived defining upheavals in the recent past - from the forced opening up of Japan and the Soviet invasion of Finland to the Pinochet regime in Chile - through selective change, a process of painful self-appraisal and adaptation more commonly associated with personal trauma. Looking ahead to the future, he investigates whether the United States, and the world, are squandering their natural advantages and are on a devastating path towards catastrophe. Is this fate inevitable? Or can we still learn from the lessons of the past?

Exhibiting the awe-inspiring grasp of history, geography, economics and anthropology that marks all Diamond's work, Upheaval reveals how both nations and individuals can become more resilient. The result is a book epic in scope, but also his most personal yet.

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