Summary: Collapse

Book excerpt: The must-read summary of Jared Diamond’s book: “Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed”. This complete summary of “Collapse” by Jared Diamond, a renowned scientist, writer and cautious optimist for the world's future, presents his explanation of the secret to why some societies succeed, while others fail. To do this, the author investigates several significant events from the past that have caused societies to self-destruct and what this discovery means for our future. By reading the evidence put forward by Diamond, we can understand what causes societies to fail and ensure that our society succeeds. Added-value of this summary: • Save time • Understand civilization, society and the threats posed to them • Expand your knowledge of politics, civilization and demography To learn more, read “Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed” and find out how we can avoid the decisions that caused previous societies to fail.