Questioning Collapse: Human Resilience, Ecological Vulnerability, and the Aftermath of Empire
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Book Synopsis: Questioning Collapse challenges those scholars and popular writers who advance the thesis that societies – past and present – collapse because of behavior that destroyed their environments or because of overpopulation. In a series of highly accessible and closely argued essays, a team of internationally recognized scholars bring history and context to bear in their radically different analyses of iconic events, such as the deforestation of Easter Island, the cessation of the Norse colony in Greenland, the faltering of nineteenth-century China, the migration of ancestral peoples away from Chaco Canyon in the American southwest, the crisis and resilience of Lowland Maya kingship, and other societies that purportedly “collapsed.” Collectively, these essays demonstrate that resilience in the face of societal crises, rather than collapse, is the leitmotif of the human story from the earliest civilizations to the present. Scrutinizing the notion that Euro-American colonial triumphs were an accident of geography, Questioning Collapse also critically examines the complex historical relationship between race and political labels of societal “success” and “failure.”
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Are you tired of the same old theories about societal collapse? Look no further than Questioning Collapse: Human Resilience, Ecological Vulnerability, and the Aftermath of Empire. This groundbreaking book challenges the prevailing notion that societies crumble due to their own destructive behavior or overpopulation. Our team of esteemed scholars presents compelling arguments that delve deep into iconic events like the deforestation of Easter Island and the fall of the Norse colony in Greenland. By examining these case studies, we unveil a captivating narrative of resilience in the face of crisis throughout human history.
Don't settle for one-sided perspectives. Our internationally recognized scholars bring a fresh approach to the table. By contextualizing historical events and scrutinizing the idea that Euro-American colonial triumphs were merely accidents of geography, Questioning Collapse invites you to explore the complex relationship between race, politics, and societal labels of success and failure. It's time to broaden your understanding of the human story and challenge your preconceived notions.
If you're ready to embark on a thought-provoking journey, purchase Questioning Collapse today and be enlightened by the fascinating insights offered by our esteemed scholars. Expand your mind with a book that will revolutionize your understanding of societal resilience. Get your copy now!
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