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Embark on a captivating journey through the annals of national resilience with Jared Diamond's 'Upheaval: How Nations Cope with Crisis and Change'. This New York Times bestseller, penned by the acclaimed author of 'Guns, Germs and Steel' and 'Collapse', offers a fresh perspective on the mechanisms that enable civilisations to weather storms and emerge stronger.
Diamond, with his trademark blend of history, geography, biology, and anthropology, delves into the recent past of six modern nations - Finland, Chile, Indonesia, Japan, Germany, and Australia. He meticulously examines how these countries navigated through their darkest hours, unveiling patterns in their recovery that could prove invaluable in our current global predicament.
This opus not only scrutinises the past but also casts a discerning eye towards the future, particularly the potential perils facing the United States and other nations. 'Upheaval' stands out as Diamond's most intimate work to date, infusing a rich psychological dimension into his already formidable interdisciplinary approach.
Hailed by luminaries such as Yuval Noah Harari, Bill Gates, and Steven Pinker, this tour de force promises to enlighten and inspire. It offers a beacon of hope in turbulent times, demonstrating humanity's remarkable capacity for resilience and adaptation in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges.
Book ISBN: | 9780141977782 |
Book Author: | Jared Diamond |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Dimensions: | 130 x 197 x 40 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2020-05-14 |
Book Pagination: | 512 pages |
Book Weight: | 424g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’