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Jared Diamond

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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2004

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Essay Topics

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List the five major causes of societal collapse, and explain why Diamond believes one of them is vitally important in dealing with today’s environmental crises.

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How did Japan become the most forested nation on Earth?

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Why is it a bad idea to cut down forests and replace them with farms? Be specific and provide examples.

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