The world until yesterday : what can we learn from traditional societies?
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Diamond, Jared M.
Published
New York : Viking/Penguin Books, 2013, c2012.
Format
Book
ISBN
9780143124405, 9780670024810, 0670024813, 9780670785896, 067078589X
Physical Desc
xi, 499 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 25 cm
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Montgomery Public Library - Adult Nonfiction
305.89912 Diamond
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Published
New York : Viking/Penguin Books, 2013, c2012.
Language
English
ISBN
9780143124405, 9780670024810, 0670024813, 9780670785896, 067078589X

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 471-481) and index.
Description
Diamond reveals how tribal societies offer an extraordinary window into how our ancestors lived for millions of years -- until virtually yesterday, in evolutionary terms -- and provide unique, often overlooked insights into human nature.

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LC Subjects
Dani (New Guinean people) -- Cultural assimilation.
Dani (New Guinean people) -- History.
Dani (New Guinean people) -- Social life and customs.
Papua New Guinea -- Social life and customs.
Social change -- Papua New Guinea.
Social evolution.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Diamond, J. M. (20132012). The world until yesterday: what can we learn from traditional societies? . Viking/Penguin Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Diamond, Jared M. 20132012. The World Until Yesterday: What Can We Learn From Traditional Societies?. New York: Viking/Penguin Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Diamond, Jared M. The World Until Yesterday: What Can We Learn From Traditional Societies? New York: Viking/Penguin Books, 20132012.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Diamond, Jared M. The World Until Yesterday: What Can We Learn From Traditional Societies? Viking/Penguin Books, 20132012.

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