Jared Diamond's explanation of the collapse of Rwandan society is criticized for placing too much emphasis on:
A) ethnic tensions
B) cultural and political explanations at the expense of environmental factors
C) environmental factors at the expense of the political and cultural factors
D) the government

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Diamond's explanation focuses primarily on environmental factors such as overpopulation, deforestation, and soil degradation, while downplaying the significant role of ethnic tensions and political factors such as elite competition and power struggles.

Jared Diamond's Explanation of the Collapse of Rwandan Society Is