Guns, Germs and Steel
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The Hidden Hand of Germs in History
This chapter examines the profound influence of germs on agricultural development and human societies, distinguishing between ultimate and proximate causes of dominance. It explores how diseases, particularly those transmitted from animals to humans, have historically shaped populations more significantly than warfare. Through examples and discussions of co-evolution, the chapter highlights the ongoing battle between human immune responses and microbial adaptations.
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