by Joseph A. Tainter - The Collapse of Complex Societies Reviews Summary
Ratings Breakdown
Rated 4.5 by 283 people
Pros from Reviews
- Interesting analysis
- Thought-provoking
- Good causal explanation
- Life changer
- Important book
- Relevant to current concerns
- Well-defined terms
- Scope and detail
Cons from Reviews
- Not an easy read
- Author's mistaken application of law to science
- Doesn't answer all questions
- No explanation for why complex societies don't decrease complexity
- Casual readers may find it boring
- Requires careful study
- Short on specific solutions
- May be fatalistic
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