Why Some Places Thrive While Others Collapse

Alienated America: Why Some Places Thrive While Others Collapse

by Timothy P. Carney

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In his groundbreaking book, Jared Diamond explores the factors that lead to the success or failure of societies. Drawing on examples from around the world, he argues that it is not geography or climate that determines a society's fate, but rather the choices that its people make.

Diamond identifies a number of factors that contribute to a society's success, including:

1. Environmental factors, such as the availability of natural resources and the climate.
2. Cultural factors, such as the values and beliefs of the people.
3. Political factors, such as the form of government and the rule of law.
4. Economic factors, such as the level of technology and the distribution of wealth.
5. Social factors, such as the level of education and the strength of social networks.

Diamond argues that these factors are all interconnected, and that a society's success or failure is often the result of a complex interaction between them. For example, a society with a favorable environment may be more likely to succeed than a society with a harsh environment, but only if the society's people are able to take advantage of the opportunities that the environment provides.

Diamond also argues that societies are not static, but rather are constantly evolving. As the environment changes, so too must the society's response to it. Societies that are able to adapt to change are more likely to succeed than societies that are unable to do so.

Why Some Places Thrive While Others Collapse is a fascinating and thought-provoking book that offers a unique perspective on the factors that shape human history. It is a must-read for anyone who is interested in understanding the world around them.

Praise for Why Some Places Thrive While Others Collapse

"A brilliant and original work that will change the way we think about human history." —Bill Gates

"A masterpiece of scholarship and synthesis." —The New York Times

"A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the world around them." —The Washington Post

About the Author

Jared Diamond is a professor of geography at the University of California, Los Angeles. He is the author of several bestselling books, including Guns, Germs, and Steel and Collapse. Diamond's work has been translated into more than 30 languages and has won numerous awards, including the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award.

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Alienated America: Why Some Places Thrive While Others Collapse

by Timothy P. Carney

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2096 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	368 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE