Access to domesticated animals impacts societies from "summary" of Guns Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond
The availability of domesticated animals has played a crucial role in shaping the development of human societies. This access to animals allowed certain societies to advance more rapidly than others, leading to significant differences in technological and societal progress.
Domesticated animals provided societies with a stable supply of resources, such as food, clothing, and transportation. This allowed populations to grow and communities to develop more complex social structures. For example, the domestication of cattle provided societies with a reliable source of meat, milk, and hides, enabling them to thrive in harsh environments and concentrate on other activities like building infrastructure and developing specialized skills.
Furthermore, access to domesticated animals also influenced the spread of diseases among human populations. As humans domesticated a...
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