Guns, Germs, and Steel
- Author: Jared Diamond
- First published: 1997
Synopsis
An epic detective story that offers a gripping expose on why the world is so unequal. Professor Jared Diamond traveled the globe for over 30 years trying to answer this question.
Source: Open Library (edited as needed)
My commentary
Author honors: National Medal of Science (1999); MacArthur Fellowship (1985)
Awards
- General Nonfiction (1998)Pulitzer Prize
- Rhône-Poulenc Prize for Science Books (1998)Other awards
- Phi Beta Kappa Award in Science (1997)Other awards