Relationship between environment and societal development

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Question 1

Discuss how Polynesia offers a good comparative test of Diamond's argument concerning the relationship between environment and societal development. Incorporate specific examples from at least three different islands or island groups.

Question 2

Among the ancient and modern societies Diamond analyzes in Collapse, choose one from each group (i.e., one ancient and one modern) where the two societies confronted similar environmental challenges (e.g., deforestation, soil degradation, water quality/availability, climate change, etc.). Discuss the nature of the problems they confronted and compare how the two societies reacted to their crisis, as well as whether or not collapse occurred or is likely to occur.

Question 3

In Questioning Collapse Errington and Gewertz take issue with Diamond's analysis of the development of New Guinea in both of his books. Describe their most important criticisms of Collapse, and then discuss to what extent you think that Diamond's specific argument about the highlands of New Guinea is weakened as a result of those criticisms. Conclude with whether you think this matters (in favor or against) Diamond's more general argument in Collapse.

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