Jared Diamond
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This is the very nature and character of colonial occupation of indigenous peoples, where they are treated as second class citizens whose oppression is justified by painting them as backwards, archaic, warring tribes -- just as suggested by Jared Diamond in his book about tribal people.
Individual autonomy, even of children, is a more cherished ideal in hunter-gatherer (societies).More quotes »
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Generation Whine
The World Until Yesterday, Jared Diamond notes that some traditional societies let small children play with and even suck on sharp knives. Diamond is not saying we should "emulate all child-rearing practices of hunter-gatherers." (That's good to know.) But from Books and Culture: A Christian Review Read more »
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Diamond in the rough
that traditional societies in the New Guinea Highlands still live by, says Pulitzer Prize-winning author and scientist Jared Diamond. Subscribers can read the full version of this story. You can subscribe and get full online access for as little as $5 per from New Zealand Listener Read more »
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The Catcher Who Parties Too Hard
Jared Diamond ST. LOUIS—On most baseball teams, a player who delivers a game-ending hit will be mobbed by his teammates. He might have his helmet slapped or his backside patted. He might get tackled to the ground. At worst, he'll have a whipped-cream pie shoved from Wall Street Journal Read more »
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Injury Concern for Mets Prospect Wheeler
Jared Diamond Zack Wheeler, one of the most heralded pitching prospects in baseball, complained of soreness near his right clavicle Monday and will travel to New York for an examination from team doctors.Mets assistant general manager John Ricco said Tuesday from Wall Street Journal Read more »
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Francisco Has a Setback
Jared Diamond Injured Mets reliever Frank Francisco suffered a minor setback in his rehab, but a recent examination showed no reason for serious concern.Assistant GM John Ricco said doctors found a mild muscle strain on the inside of Francisco's right elbow, from Wall Street Journal Read more »
