Why is studying collective behavior difficult?

Why is studying collective behavior difficult? Collective Behavior is difficult to study because: (1) There are so many different types – making it hard to recognize any “rules” or explanations that apply to all. Riots, mobs, panics, and mass hysteria are all unique social phenomena. AND, each instance of a riot, mob, or panic is […]

What was the goal of the big stick policy?

What was the goal of the big stick policy? The idea is negotiating peacefully but also having strength in case things go wrong. Simultaneously threatening with the “big stick”, or the military, ties in heavily with the idea of Realpolitik, which implies a pursuit of political power that resembles Machiavellian ideals. What was an example […]

What caused the downfall of the Mayan Civilisation?

What caused the downfall of the Mayan Civilisation? Scholars have suggested a number of potential reasons for the downfall of Maya civilization in the southern lowlands, including overpopulation, environmental degradation, warfare, shifting trade routes and extended drought. It’s likely that a complex combination of factors was behind the collapse. What does archaeologist Tom Sever think […]

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