My book report was done on Collapse by Jared Diamond. The author, Jared Diamond has taken different approaches to all of his work and collapse is no exception. This book had some great view points on many different ideas about economics and politics. The great writing in this book has helped me choose his to do his other book for the other report.
This book talks about ancient civilizations and how recourses and natural effects can change whether a flourishing nation can make or die off. It talks about how Drought effected more nations then you realized, the Maya, Chaco Canyon, and the Norse settlements all suffered from weather related down falls. These civilizations and there downfall do not really relate directly to anyone of our sections although in a way they relate to all of them in one way or another like the mayans were unable to feed there population due to drought and over paying the rich which to me relates to section five and how the banks just make the rich richer.
overall the book was very good and it was an enjoyable read and i feel as though it was a knowledgable read.
The book-Collapse, How Societies Choose To Fall Or Succeed
The Author- Jared Diamond
ISBN 0-670-03337-5
Published by The Penguin Group
Collapse really seems like a good book. I am interested in the environment and the concerns we have about drought. California and some other areas of the country are dealing with this problem. I will look into reading this book.