The Rise and Fall of the Third Chimpanzee

by Jared M. Diamond

First published 2000

We are the third chimpanzee. Jared Diamond reveals the stunning genetic differences that set us apart—from language to technology. Yet as we've conquered the planet, we now confront our own fragility. This is the story of our astounding capabilities and our profound vulnerabilities.

Genres: 20th-century, anthropology, evolution, 21st-century, biology, academic

Vibes: informative, intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: informative-narrative

360 pages · Hardcover · RADIUS

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