Krise

Following the bestsellers "Guns, Germs, and Steel" and "Collapse," Pulitzer Prize winner Jared Diamond presents his new and most personal book yet, illustrating how nations can successfully navigate current crises—climate change, social inequality, and societal polarization. Just as individuals must cope with personal tragedies, countries must manage crises. Through the lens of Germany's post-war history, Chile's response to Pinochet's dictatorship, Japan's forced economic opening in 1853, and other historical examples, Diamond outlines the patterns of how states recover from profound upheavals. It becomes clear that similar factors are crucial in dealing with crises as they are in addressing individual traumas: acknowledging that one is in a crisis; conducting an honest assessment instead of portraying oneself as a victim; defining the problems; accepting help and being willing to learn from others' crises. Ultimately, it is about changing without questioning everything. A timely book that explains how nations can grow from crises and offers hope for the future.