Anthropology
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Social evolution/Culture
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Religion
Language and languages/Communication/Sociology/Social sciences/Civilisation
Military art and science
Here are some of the main themes and topics in **"The World Until Yesterday: What Can We Learn from Traditional Societies?"** by Jared Diamond that can help you draw connections to other books in a library:
- **Cultural Practices of Traditional Societies**: The book explores the cultural practices of tribal societies and what Western civilization can learn from them 【1】.
- **Conflict Resolution**: It examines how communities resolve conflicts through rituals of compensation rather than formal legal systems 【2】.
- **Treatment of the Elderly**: The book looks at how traditional societies care for and value their elders 【3】.
- **Childcare**: Diamond explores different approaches to raising children in various cultures 【3】.
- **Multilingualism**: The book discusses the benefits of speaking multiple languages, a common feature in many traditional societies 【3】.
- **Health and Lifestyle**: It examines traditional approaches to health, diet, and physical activity 【4】.
- **Lessons for Modern Life**: The book identifies valuable lessons from past societies that can be applied to contemporary living 【5】.
- **War and Peace**: Diamond analyzes how traditional societies approach peace and war, including conflict resolution strategies 【4】【3】.
- **Social Organization**: The book provides insights into the social structures and organization of indigenous communities 【2】.
- **Sustainability**: It offers insights into how traditional societies maintained sustainable practices 【2】.
These themes can be used to connect the book to other resources in a library by cross-referencing subject areas such as **anthropology, sociology, history, cultural studies, public health, and environmental studies**. You could look for books on specific cultural groups, studies of conflict resolution techniques, works on the history of aging and elder care, research on language acquisition, or books on sustainable living practices.