Dr Tainter describes nearly two dozen cases of collapse and reviews more than 2000 years of explanations. He then develops a new and far-reaching theory.
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Soft cover. Zustand: Fine. 1st Edition. The Collapse of Complex Societies is a landmark work of archaeology and social theory by anthropologist Joseph A. Tainter. In this influential study, Tainter examines why advanced civilizations?from the Roman Empire to the Maya and the Chacoan culture?experience periods of rapid political and social disintegration. Surveying over two thousand years of explanations for societal collapse, Tainter develops a widely cited theory that increasing social complexity eventually produces diminishing returns, making societies more vulnerable to breakdown when the costs of maintaining complexity exceed the benefits. Written for scholars and general readers interested in history, archaeology, and political systems, the book remains a foundational text in the study of societal resilience and collapse. Condition: Fine condition with small light scuffing on corners of front cover. (See photo.). Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers ABE-1773483085245
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Any explanation of political collapse carries lessons not just for the study of ancient societies, but for the members of all complex societies in both the present and future. Dr Tainter describes nearly two dozen cases of collapse and reviews more than 2000 years of explanations. He then develops a new and far-reaching theory that accounts for collapse among diverse kinds of societies, evaluating his model and clarifying the processes of disintegration by detailed studies of the Roman, Mayan and Chacoan collapses. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LU-9780521386739
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