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Upheaval

How Nations Cope With Crisis And Change

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In his third book, Jared Diamond explores how successful nations recover from crises by adopting selective changes, a coping mechanism often associated with individuals. He compares the experiences of six countries that have faced significant upheavals, including Japan's forced opening by U.S. Commodore Perry, Finland's defense against the Soviet Union, and the turmoil in Chile and Indonesia, along with Germany and Austria's post-World War Two transformations. Drawing on his firsthand experiences and language skills in five of these nations, Diamond presents their histories and coping strategies, which include acknowledging responsibility, honest self-appraisal, and learning from other nations. He also examines whether the United States, Japan, and the world are effectively addressing their current crises and if lessons from the past can guide them. By integrating a psychological perspective with history, geography, biology, and anthropology, Diamond reveals the factors that influence how nations and individuals respond to significant challenges. The result is an epic yet deeply personal exploration of resilience and recovery in the face of adversity.

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Upheaval, Jared Diamond

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Sous-titre
How Nations Cope With Crisis And Change
Langue
Anglais
Éditeur
Allen Lane
Publié
2019
Format
souple
Pages
512
ISBN10
0241003431
ISBN13
9780241003435
Première publication
2019
Titre original
Upheaval: Turning Points for Nations in Crisis
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In his third book, Jared Diamond explores how successful nations recover from crises by adopting selective changes, a coping mechanism often associated with individuals. He compares the experiences of six countries that have faced significant upheavals, including Japan's forced opening by U.S. Commodore Perry, Finland's defense against the Soviet Union, and the turmoil in Chile and Indonesia, along with Germany and Austria's post-World War Two transformations. Drawing on his firsthand experiences and language skills in five of these nations, Diamond presents their histories and coping strategies, which include acknowledging responsibility, honest self-appraisal, and learning from other nations. He also examines whether the United States, Japan, and the world are effectively addressing their current crises and if lessons from the past can guide them. By integrating a psychological perspective with history, geography, biology, and anthropology, Diamond reveals the factors that influence how nations and individuals respond to significant challenges. The result is an epic yet deeply personal exploration of resilience and recovery in the face of adversity.