Joseph Tainter
Anthropologist and historian
Joseph Tainter is an American anthropologist and historian. He is the author of the book The Collapse of Complex Societies, which explores the causes of societal collapse. Tainter has a background in anthropology and archaeology, and has worked as a professor and researcher in the field. He is known for his work on the collapse of complex societies, including the Roman Empire.
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