The World Until Yesterday: What Can We Learn from Traditional Societies?

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Book Synopsis: Most of us take for granted the features of our modern society, from air travel and telecommunications to literacy and obesity. Yet for nearly all of its six million years of existence, human society had none of these things. While the gulf that divides us from our primitive ancestors may seem unbridgeably wide, we can glimpse much of our former lifestyle in those largely traditional societies still or recently in existence. Societies like those of the New Guinea Highlanders remind us that it was only yesterday—in evolutionary time—when everything changed and that we moderns still possess bodies and social practices often better adapted to traditional than to modern conditions.

The World Until Yesterday provides a mesmerizing firsthand picture of the human past as it had been for millions of years—a past that has mostly vanished—and considers what the differences between that past and our present mean for our lives today.

This is Jared Diamond’s most personal book to date, as he draws extensively from his decades of field work in the Pacific islands, as well as evidence from Inuit, Amazonian Indians, Kalahari San people, and others. Diamond doesn’t romanticize traditional societies—after all, we are shocked by some of their practices—but he finds that their solutions to universal human problems such as child rearing, elder care, dispute resolution, risk, and physical fitness have much to teach us. A characteristically provocative, enlightening, and entertaining book, The World Until Yesterday will be essential and delightful reading.

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Are you intrigued by the mysteries of our human past? Curious about the ways of traditional societies? Look no further than "The World Until Yesterday: What Can We Learn from Traditional Societies?" This captivating book by Jared Diamond offers a mesmerizing firsthand picture of how human society existed for millions of years before the advent of modern technology and conveniences.

From the New Guinea Highlanders to the Inuit and the San people of the Kalahari, Diamond takes you on a thought-provoking journey into the lives of these traditional societies. While we may marvel at the advancements of our modern world, the truth is that our bodies and social practices are often better suited to traditional conditions. Discover how these societies have developed ingenious solutions to universal human problems including child rearing, elder care, dispute resolution, risk assessment, and physical fitness.

What sets "The World Until Yesterday" apart is Diamond's personal touch. Drawing on his extensive fieldwork in the Pacific islands, he presents a wealth of evidence and anecdotes that will both enlighten and entertain you. This book is not about romanticizing traditional societies, but rather recognizing the wisdom and lessons they offer us in our lives today.

If you're ready to gain a deeper understanding of our human past and how it relates to our present, "The World Until Yesterday" is a must-read. Don't miss out on this essential and delightful book that will challenge your assumptions and broaden your horizons.

Take the first step towards discovering the wisdom of traditional societies by ordering your copy of The World Until Yesterday today!

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