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Jared Diamond - Biography

Dayamond is a name associated with intriguing studies in geography, history and anthropology. His work had a profound impact on understanding the origin and development of human civilizations. In this biography, we will examine his life, scientific works, and contributions to our understanding of the world.

Jared was born on September 10, 1937 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. His early years were marked by an interest in nature and peace, which later became his passion and profession. He attended Harvard University, where he received a bachelor's degree in geography and physiology.

Jared also trained at the University of Cambridge in England, where he received a PhD in bird physiology. His education and interests were multifaceted, which subsequently affected the diversity of his scientific interests.

Dayamond began his scientific career studying the physiology and behavior of birds. He conducted research in New Guinea, where he studied with locals and studied their knowledge of nature. This experience had a profound impact on his methodology and approach to anthropological research.

His book "Guns, Microbes and Steel: A Brief History of Human Society" (1997) became a world bestseller and upended the notion of why some societies flourished and others stayed on the back of history. In this book, Dayamond introduced a theory in which he explains differences in the development of human civilizations through the prism of geography, resource availability, and environmental interaction. His reasoning has generated much discussion and research and remains important in the field of anthropology and history.

Jared has received numerous awards and accolades for his work, including the Kraft Prize for Scientific Achievement in Geography. His books have been translated into many languages and continue to influence scholars, historians, anthropologists and lovers of scientific literature around the world.