The Human Tide: How Population Shaped the Modern World by Paul Morland
Published: March 5, 2019
Publisher: Public Affairs
Pages: 352
Genres: non fiction, science, history
Rating: 3 stars
Recommend to fans of: being a lifelong learner, sociological, political and cultural impacts on populations over time
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Synopsis:
A dazzling new history of the irrepressible demographic changes and mass migrations that have made and unmade nations, continents, and empires
The rise and fall of the British Empire; the emergence of America as a superpower; the ebb and flow of global challenges from Nazi Germany, Imperial Japan, and Soviet Russia. These are the headlines of history, but they cannot be properly grasped without understanding the role that population has played.
The Human Tide shows how periods of rapid population transition–a phenomenon that first emerged in the British Isles but gradually spread across the globe–shaped the course of world history. Demography–the study of population–is the key to unlocking an understanding of the world we live in and how we got here.
Demographic changes explain why the Arab Spring came and went, how China rose so meteorically, and why Britain voted for Brexit and America for Donald Trump. Sweeping from Europe to the Americas, China, East Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa, The Human Tide is a panoramic view of the sheer power of numbers.
Review:
Thank you to NetGalley, Public Affairs and Paul Morland for an ARC ebook copy to review. As always, an honest review from me.
Like:
- a wonderful mix of sociological, economic, political, cultural and science’s effects on population changes throughout history – Fascinating!
- Can tell the author is knowledgable and passionate about the topics
- Has me looking at history in a new way
- Views the population changes in a new and completely interesting way
Love:
- Readers can learn a lot from the book.
Dislike:
-Some sections didn’t interest me or were repetitive (This could definitely be a personal preference, and may not be the case for you.)
Wish that:
- There was more science based information. Based on the book description, I expected a better balance of science and history.
Overall, an interesting and educational book that’s filled with so much information. The author makes the topics accessible.
Which do you find more interesting: history or science?
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