List of Books by Jared Diamond. See all books authored by Jared Diamond
Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies book by Jared Diamond
New Book
Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed book by Jared Diamond
New Book
About Jared Diamond
Jared Mason Diamond is an American scientist, historian, and author best known for his popular science and history books and articles. Originally trained in biochemistry and physiology, Diamond is commonly referred to as a polymath, stemming from his knowledge in many fields including anthropology, ecology, geography, and evolutionary biology. He is a professor of geography at UCLA.
In 2005, Diamond was ranked ninth on a poll by Prospect and Foreign Policy of the world's top 100 public intellectuals.