Jared Diamond: Author of Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed
Event Description:
Why did great civilizations collapse, and how likely is it ours will, too? How do we maximize our prosperity while avoiding ecological ruin? Jared Diamond will discuss these themes from his bestseller, Collapse. Jared Diamond won the Pulitzer Prize for his companion book, Guns, Germs, and Steel. He is professor of geography at UCLA and author of two other bestsellers, The Third Chimpanzee and Why is Sex Fun? He’s the recipient of America’s highest civilian award in science, the National Medal of Science, for his landmark research in evolutionary biology.
6:30 p.m. patron reception in the private fine dining area / 7:30 p.m. program in the Legend Ballroom / Book signing after the program / Book sales by Brazos Bookstore / Music by Mood Indigo / InterContinental Hotel, 2222 West Loop South / Seats $34 and $54 / Patron seat $100 includes patron reception with Jared Diamond, premium seat location, and autographed book (maximum 50) / Senior and student discounts / Self-parking $5 located behind hotel; valet parking $12 / For tickets phone 713-315-2525, visit The Hobby Center box office at 800 Bagby, or click here.
Event Sponsor:
The Progressive Forum
Event Contact Name:
Randall Morton
Event Phone Contact Information:
713-664-0020
Event Email Address:
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Event Website:
www.progressiveforumhouston.org
Event Fee:
$34 and $54 - student, senior and group discounts