This book describes at least five contributing factors to the collapse or decline of several societies around the world. The description of the Easter Island colony collapse is included along with a description of the Norse colonizations starting around 900 AD. A difficult to read but in depth coverage of the Rwanda genocide and a comparison between the Dominican Republic and Haiti is also included. Sustainable growth, population control, good leadership, good relations with neighbors and favorable climate all contribute to a successful society.
I have referenced this book in another blog post with respect land use and societal evolution for the island containing the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
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