A Theory of Societal Collapse: Convergent Shocks, Thermodynamic Disequilibrium, and Brittleness
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2007-10-02
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Homer-Dixon’s most recent research has focused on threats to global security in the 21st century and on how societies adapt to complex economic, ecological, and technological change. His work is highly interdisciplinary, drawing on political science, economics, environmental studies, geography, cognitive science, social psychology, and complex systems theory.
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The media can be accessed here: http://streaming.osu.edu/knowledgebank/mershon07/100207.mp4
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national security, environmental security, societal collapse, society breakdown, systems theory, global warming