Jared Diamond's explanation of the collapse of Rwandan society:
A) focuses on ethnic rivalries that remain in Rwanda
B) emphasizes cultural and political explanations and minimizes environmental factors
C) emphasizes environmental factors and minimizes political and cultural factors
D) focuses on political instability
E) is universally hailed as a model for understanding the problems facing less developed societies

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Jared Diamond's explanation of the collapse of Rwandan society emphasizes environmental factors such as deforestation, soil erosion, and overpopulation, while minimizing political and cultural explanations. He argues that these environmental factors created resource scarcity, which fueled competition and conflict between ethnic groups.

Jared Diamond's Explanation of the Collapse of Rwandan Society