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Joseph Tainter received his Ph.D. in Anthropology from Northwestern University in 1975. He has taught at the University of New Mexico and Arizona State University, and until 2005 directed the Cultural Heritage Research Project in the Rocky Mountain Research Station. He has been a professor at Utah State University in ENVS since 2007, serving as Department Head from 2007 to 2009. He is widely known for his groundbreaking book "The Collapse of Complex Societies," and his study of why societies collapse led to research on sustainability, with emphases on energy and innovation. He has also conducted research on land-use conflict and human responses to climate change. Dr. Tainter has appeared in several documentary films and television programs, in print media, and in radio programs, as well as presentations at conferences worldwide.

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12th Hour Poster

12th Hour Feature Film2021Self

Living in the Future's Past Poster

Living in the Future's Past Documentary2018Self

Breath of Life Poster

Breath of Life Documentary2014Self

Fall and Winter Poster

Fall and Winter Documentary2013Self

American Collapse: Fear and Hope at the End of an Era Poster

American Collapse: Fear and Hope at the End of an Era Documentary2012Self - Interviewee

Critical Mass Poster

Critical Mass Documentary2012Self - Interviewee

After Armageddon Poster

After Armageddon TV Movie2010Self - Interviewee

Collapse: Based on the Book by Jared Diamond Poster

Collapse: Based on the Book by Jared Diamond TV Movie2010Self - Author of The Collapse of Complex Societies

Earth 2100 Poster

Earth 2100 Documentary2009Self - Author The Collapse of Complex Societies

Blind Spot Poster

Blind Spot Documentary2008Self - Anthropologist, Historian

The 11th Hour Poster

The 11th Hour Documentary2007Self - Author, The Collapse of Complex Societies

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