First published 2010
In the untamed wilderness, a team of researchers uncovers a society frozen in time, untouched by modernity. Through meticulous observation, they study how this isolated community's culture, customs, and livelihoods have been molded by the harsh realities of geography, climate, and resource scarcity. This gripping investigation illuminates the powerful influence of natural "experiments" in shaping the arc of human history - for better or worse. Readers emerge with a deeper appreciation for the fragile interdependence between humanity and the natural world.
Genres: history, science, social-science, anthropology, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: academic, investigative-journalism, observational-study
288 pages · Hardcover · Belknap Press of Harvard University Press