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The bastardization of literature in the 21st Century should be studied for years to come.
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This is what 'bestseller lists' have done to reading.
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Hi there I studied archaeology and have read half of the book and critically reviewed it in a class. basically in the book he is trying to give a brief history of the earliest stages of humanity. His takes are very liberal, sensationalist and it doesn't take he history of other parts of the world into account. He also tends to mix chronologies up a little, like its not written in a linear order which just further helps to confuse the reader. Also for people who study history, archaeology or anthropology it feels a bit hollow.
Oh, my bad I have read your question wrong.
As for your question regarding the book by Jared Diamond “Guns, Germs, and Steel” I have not yet read it (Maybe I should). Jared Diamond was very briefly covered in my “human evolution minor” though so not sure if that helps but it should signal to you that he is definitely talked about in those circles.
I have met Rutger Bregman though, the author of another book that covers similar things. He had a presentation/talk with the EU greens. So, he is more so libbed up though he at least admits that he writes in a very sensationalist way.
Sadly, the professor that taught the lectures about reviewing and criticising certain historical/archaeological media has passed away in 2023, and with this I believe our faculty has lost the ability/channel to think critically about issues like that.