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Lauren asked this question about Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies:
Despite the fascinating subject matter I found this book a bit dry. I found the book almost as boring as the mandatory ongoing professional development class pursuant to my subversive reading of a book connected to reality that led me to the initial acquisition of the book. Nevertheless; Mr. Diamond's knowledge and subject matter expertise would be---in my opinion--beyond reproach. Any Thoughts?
Benjamin It really seems like Diamond is in a damned if you do, damned if you don't position. On the one hand, the book gets criticism for being too exhaustive…moreIt really seems like Diamond is in a damned if you do, damned if you don't position. On the one hand, the book gets criticism for being too exhaustive. I certainly felt a bit hit over the head with facts by the end. Ont the other hand, it gets criticism for not being exhaustive enough and not exploring other factors like markets and currency as factors in his theory. To me, yes the exhaustive lists of dates and numbers were rather dry. To most historians, they probably aren't exhaustive enough.(less)
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