The Collapse of Civilizations: General Theories and the Maya Collapse

3 credits · Graduate School

An advanced consideration of the causes and processes involved in the decline of complex societies. General theory is then illustrated by detailed interactive study of the evidence and interpretations of the collapse of the civilization of the Classic Maya, arguably the New World's most advanced society. A seminar allowing each student to develop and define their own perspective on this major problem in archaeology and social theory. [3]