The Collapse of Complex Societies
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The Collapse of Complex Societies
Joseph Tainter
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In a similar vein, William R. Catton's Overshoot looks at the ecological dynamics in more depth, with much wisdom, the writings of Richard Heinberg cover the ground of limits fairly accessibly and more recently.
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