The collapse of complex societies (1988)
The collapse of complex societies is a 1988 ancient civilization book written by Joseph A. Tainter.
A survey of complex (post-hunter-gatherer, hierarchical) societies and their collapse, and the various theories proposed to account for collapse. The author develops his own theory based on the increasing cost of managing complexity that acheives decreasing marginal benefits.
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What is The collapse of complex societies about?
A survey of complex (post-hunter-gatherer, hierarchical) societies and their collapse, and the various theories proposed to account for collapse. The author develops his own theory based on the increasing cost of managing complexity that acheives decreasing marginal benefits.
When was The collapse of complex societies published?
The collapse of complex societies was published in 1988.
Who made The collapse of complex societies?
The collapse of complex societies was written by Joseph A. Tainter.