Carolina QuotesQuantitative historical analysis reveals that complex human societies are affected by recurrent—and predictable—waves of political instability...
Peter Turchin Connected to the Carolinas
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Ref: P. Turchin, S. A. Nefedov, Secular Cycles (2009)
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- Political instability may be a contributor in the coming decade (Feb 3, 2010)
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- 2009
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