
Guns, Germs and Steel
The Fate of Human Societies
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Narrated by:
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Doug Ordunio
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By:
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Jared Diamond
Pulitzer Prize, General Nonfiction, 1998
Guns, Germs and Steel examines the rise of civilization and the issues its development has raised throughout history.
Having done field work in New Guinea for more than 30 years, Jared Diamond presents the geographical and ecological factors that have shaped the modern world. From the viewpoint of an evolutionary biologist, he highlights the broadest movements both literal and conceptual on every continent since the Ice Age, and examines societal advances such as writing, religion, government, and technology. Diamond also dissects racial theories of global history, and the resulting work—Guns, Germs and Steel—is a major contribution to our understanding the evolution of human societies.
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The narration is a little off -- with sometimes jarring transitions in narration and a very annoying regional pronunciation of 'W's -- but is workable.
Strongly recommend for anyone with a curious mind.
Brilliant!
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes, its a very good book. Well writen and well explained.What other book might you compare Guns, Germs and Steel to and why?
Nothing I have yet read. Though I hope to find others.What about Doug Ordunio’s performance did you like?
Clear and well voiced.If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
History: A real world storyVery interesting much deeper then the tv show
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Phenomenal
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Similar to Sapiens
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This book deserves better!
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Why Them and Not Us? Why Us and not Them?
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There's a few mention of dates that may confuse some listeners but overall the book is easy to understand and enjoyable.
The writer gives each topic its own time so if you don't like the botanical stuff then you may be more interested on the language part at the end fir example.
Perfect if this is your cup of tea
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The book is fantastic but the narration is not.
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Thought it was great
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This information packed book is the total antithesis of that one sidedness.
An amazing description of the interlocutory origins of
the worlds civilizations.
Excellent Historical fact filling information source
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