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The World Until Yesterday

What Can We Learn from Traditional Societies?
Summary:

The book explores various aspects of traditional societies, such as conflict resolution, child-rearing, treatment of the elderly, and diet, drawing comparisons with modern industrial societies. It delves into how these practices might inform contemporary life, offering insights into human behavior and cultural evolution.

Key points:

1. Traditional vs Modern Societies: Diamond compares the lifestyles and values of traditional and modern societies, highlighting the loss of certain cultural aspects in the latter.

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