Jared Diamond

Jared Diamond is an American geographer, historian, and author best known for his work exploring how environmental and geographical factors influence the development of societies. In his influential book "Guns, Germs, and Steel," he analyzes why some civilizations advanced more rapidly than others, attributing this to factors like agriculture, technology, and disease, rather than racial or cultural differences. His interdisciplinary approach combines elements of biology, ecology, and anthropology to explain historical patterns and human behavior. Diamond emphasizes the role of the environment in shaping the destinies of different peoples throughout history.