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Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed

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sustainabilityThe ability of something to be maintained over a long period of time.
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The property of being environmentally sustainable; the degree to which a process or enterprise is able to be maintained or continued while avoiding the long-term depletion of natural resources.
societyA group of people who share a common way of life or culture.
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A long-standing group of people sharing cultural aspects such as language, dress, norms of behavior and artistic forms.
collapseTo fall down suddenly because of pressure or having no strength or support.
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To fall down or inward suddenly; cave in.
environmentalRelated to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition.
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Of, relating to, or connected with the conditions in which people, animals, and plants live.
deteriorateTo become progressively worse.
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To become worse or less valuable over a period of time.
archaeologyThe study of human history and its artifacts.
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The scientific study of historic or prehistoric peoples and their cultures by analysis of their artifacts, inscriptions, monuments, etc.
resilienceThe capacity to recover from difficult situations.
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The ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity.
agriculturalRelated to farming.
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Of, relating to, or used in farming or agriculture.
exploitationUnfair treatment or use for someone's own benefit.
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The action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work.
subsistenceThe action or fact of maintaining oneself at a minimum
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The state of remaining alive, especially under adverse or unusual circumstances.