ISBN:
9781003331384
,
1003331386
,
9781000829587
,
1000829588
,
9781000829693
,
1000829693
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource
,
illustrations
DDC:
363.348068
Keywords:
Geschichte 1177 v. Chr.-
;
Gesellschaft
;
Katastrophe
;
Theorie
;
Soziale Ungleichheit
;
Sozialordnung
;
Gewalt
;
Klimaänderung
;
Disasters History
;
Emergency management History
;
Emergency management Decision making
;
Social systems History
;
POLITICAL SCIENCE / Globalization
;
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Disasters & Disaster Relief
Abstract:
As our society confronts the impacts of globalization and global systemic risks⁰́₄such as financial contagion, climate change, and epidemics⁰́₄what can studies of the past tell us about our present and future? How Worlds Collapse offers case studies of societies that either collapsed or overcame cataclysmic adversity. The authors in this volume find commonalities between past civilizations and our current society, tracing patterns, strategies, and early warning signs that can inform decision-making today. While today⁰́₉s world presents unique challenges, many mechanisms, dynamics, and fundamental challenges to the foundations of civilization have been consistent throughout history⁰́₄highlighting essential lessons for the future.
DOI:
10.4324/9781003331384
URL:
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781003331384
