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      In this fascinating book, Diamond seeks to understand the fates of past societies that collapsed for ecological reasons, combining the most important policy debate of this generation with the romance and mystery of lost worlds.

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      • Media: Paperback Book, 576 pages
      • Language: English
      • Publisher: Penguin Books
      • Edition: Unknown
      • ISBN-10: 0143036556
      • Publication Date: Jan. 31st, 2006
      • ISBN-13: 9780143036555
      • Dimensions: 5.50 x 8.54 x 1.09 inches
      • Shipping Weight: 1.10 lbs
      • Categories: History of Civilization

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