Jared M. Diamond's work presents a sweeping analysis of human history over the past 13,000 years, seeking to explain why some civilizations advanced more rapidly and dominated others. This exploration traverses geography, biology, and sociology to uncover the underlying factors driving the distribution of power and technology across the globe.

• Geographic determinism: The availability of domesticable plants and animals in certain regions shaped the trajectory of societal development.
• Food production origins: Farming emerged independently in a few fertile areas, enabling population growth and complex societies.
• Domestication impact: Societies with access to large...
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