The world until yesterday : what can we learn from traditional societies?
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Diamond, Jared M.
Published
New York : Viking, c2012.
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Green Hills - Adult Non-Fiction
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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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Published
New York : Viking, c2012.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xi, 499 pages, [32] pages of plates : ill. (some col.), maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 471-481) and index.
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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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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Diamond, J. M. (2012). The world until yesterday: what can we learn from traditional societies? . Viking.

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

Diamond, Jared M. 2012. The World Until Yesterday: What Can We Learn From Traditional Societies?. Viking.

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? Viking, 2012.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Diamond, Jared M. The World Until Yesterday: What Can We Learn From Traditional Societies? Viking, 2012.

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