Sunday, March 25, 2007

BGBC : Guns Germs and Steel

Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond
This is a fascinating dissection of what enabled different societies to 'advance' as compared with others. The abundance of natural resources, as well as incubation of germs is thoughtfully detailed.

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What did you find surprising about the facts in this book?
Does the author present information in a way that is interesting and insightful?
Did the author seem to have a bias?
Has the book or the posts increased your interest in the subject matter?

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