Peter Turchin
6 books
About the Author
Peter Turchin is a renowned evolutionary anthropologist and historian whose groundbreaking work integrates mathematical modeling with historical data to unravel the dynamics of societal change. Born in Russia and educated at Duke University, he holds a PhD in ecology and has taught at institutions like the University of Connecticut, where he co-founded the Cliodynamics Lab to pioneer the field of cliodynamics—the science of history. Turchin's research explores the rise and fall of empires, the roots of inequality, and the forces driving human cooperation and conflict over millennia. His interdisciplinary approach has earned him acclaim for making complex patterns of the past accessible and predictive, offering insights into contemporary global challenges. With a career spanning academia and public outreach, Turchin continues to illuminate how historical cycles shape our world.
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