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Source: BBC Radio 4 "Today" 0847

Roundup

8-26-05

Jared Diamond's theory of Easter Island collapse discussed

Hear a discussion on a new theory on the collapse of Easter Island's civilisation, based on "Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed" by Jared Diamond.

Read entire article at BBC Radio 4 "Today" 0847