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Upheaval

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What’s it about?

Drawing on psychology, Jared Diamond reveals how nations can overcome crises by following the same twelve-step framework used for personal recovery, illustrated through six gripping case studies.

You’ll learn

  • How nations navigate crises like individuals
  • The twelve-step framework for national recovery
  • Why honest self-appraisal is crucial
  • Lessons from Finland, Japan, and Germany