Because of concerns that ongoing climate change could lead to a possible collapse of
human civilization, the topic of societal (civilization) collapse has emerged as especially …

Abstract Rapa Nui (Easter Island, Chile) presents a quintessential case where the tempo of
investment in monumentality is central to debates regarding societal collapse, with the …

The Human System is within the Earth System. They should be modeled bidirectionally
coupled, as they are in reality. The Human System is rapidly expanding, mostly due to …

In this study, we propose a simplified model of a socio-environmental system that accounts
for population, resources, and wealth, with a quadratic population contribution in the …

Archaeological evidence suggests that the population dynamics of Mid-Holocene (Late
Mesolithic to Initial Bronze Age, ca. 7000–3000 BCE) Europe are characterized by recurrent …

In this study we investigate the societal development of the Maya in the Southern Lowlands
over a span of approximately 1400 years and explore whether societal dynamics linked to …

Ecologists and economists both use models to help develop strategies for biodiversity
management. The practical use of disciplinary models, however, can be limited because …

We present a generalisation of the classical Lanchester model for directed fire between two
combat forces but now employing networks for the manoeuvre of Blue and Red forces, and …

We develop a framework for studying state division and unification, and as a case study we
focus on modelling the territorial patterns in imperial China during periods of unity and …

Paleocological Research on Easter Island: Insights on Settlement, Climate Changes,
Deforestation and Cultural Shifts examines the area's climatic and ecological history, a topic …