Dr. Jared Diamond

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Biography

Jared M. Diamond is a Pulitzer-prize-winning author and professor of geography at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). He is known for his extensive research and teaching in the fields of human societies, human evolution, and conservation biology. His notable works include five bestselling books that have been translated into 38 languages, with titles such as 'Guns, Germs, and Steel', 'Collapse', and 'Sex, Fun?'. Diamond has also contributed to biological exploration, including the rediscovery of the Golden-fronted Bowerbird in New Guinea's Foja Mountains. His accolades include the U.S. National Medal of Science and election to the National Academy of Sciences. He has been involved with organizations like the World Wildlife Fund and Conservation International, reflecting his commitment to environmental science and biology.

Research Interests

Awards

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Pulitzer Prize

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Japan’s Cosmos Prize

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National Science Medal