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Upheaval
Turning Points for Nations in Crisis
Jared Diamond · 2019 · 784 pages
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Jared Diamond examines how different nations have faced severe internal crises—civil wars, economic collapses, extreme political conflicts—and what the outcome of their choices was. Through detailed case studies of countries such as Finland, Singapore, Chile, and Japan, Diamond identifies the factors that determine whether a nation manages to recover or succumbs to chaos.
With his usual academic rigor and accessible narrative, the author offers relevant historical lessons for understanding how societies can emerge from their most critical moments.
Book details
| Author | Jared Diamond |
|---|---|
| Year of publication | 2019 |
| Pages | 784 |
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