Author: Jared Diamond

In this sweeping New York Times bestseller, the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Guns, Germs, and Steel explains why civilizations fall and asks how modern societies can avoid collapse. “Enthralling and disturbing” (Publishers Weekly starred review), with over 17,000 five-star Goodreads ratings.

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize! A renowned scientist examines how geography and the environment have shaped modern societies in this thought-provoking work of nonfiction. With over 87,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.