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Name: Upheaval
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Author: Jared Diamond

In *Upheaval*, Jared Diamond analyzes the causes and consequences of major national crises, drawing on historical case studies from Finland, Japan, Chile, Indonesia, Germany, Australia, and the United States. He contrasts the adaptability of individuals with the often repetitive mistakes of governments, concluding that while people can learn from trauma, countries rarely do. Diamond also warns that crises are intensifying in the United States.

First publish date: 2019

Genre: Politics & Government/Government

Authors: Jared Diamond

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