The Maya. The Romans. The great dynasties of ancient China. It is generally believed that these once mighty empires eventually crumbled and disappeared. A recent trend in archaeology, however, focusing on what happened during and after the decline of once powerful societies has found social resilience and transformation instead of collapse. In "Beyond Collapse: Archaeological Perspectives on Resilience, Revitalization, and Transformation in Complex Societies," editor Ronald K. Faulseit gathers scholars with diverse theoretical perspectives to present innovative approaches to understanding the...