Answer & Explanation:Anarchy on the Easter Islands: Caused or Constituted? Purpose: The primary goal of this Assignment
is to explore another very important concept in international relations
discussed during this course: the logic of international interactions.
Two logic-based arguments commonly used in social science research are
rationalist (logic of consequence) and constructivist (logic of
appropriateness). In particular, you will investigate the progression
towards anarchy on the Easter Islands and determine if the anarchy was
caused or constituted.Prepare: Review Chapters 8, 9, and 10 in the course text. In addition, watch the video, Easter Island in Context: From Paradise to Calamity.Reflect: When Dutch sailors landed on Easter
Island, they found a warlike people recovering from anarchy and
cannibalism. What had gone wrong with a civilization that had lived in
peace for nearly a thousand years? Claudio Cristino, the islands
resident archaeologist; William Liller, of the Easter Island Foundation;
Patricia Vargas Casanova, of the Easter Island Studies Institute at the
University of Chile; and others offer their views on moai, rongorongo
tablets, the Birdman Cult, and the devastating effects of
overpopulation, to provide a captivating glimpse of a complex culture
driven to the brink of extinction. An unresolved question concerning the
anarchy on the Easter Islands involves the logical arguments explaining
why and how it occurred or was the anarchy caused or constituted.
Rationalists would argue that the anarchy resulted from a change in
capabilities or material resources, while constructivists would argue
that the anarc
hy was a result of changed ideas, values, or norms. Both
schools of thoughts are able to explain the changes on the islands but
one of them may make a stronger case in explaining anarchy.Write: In your assignment, complete the following:Explain the anarchy that developed on the Easter Islands using a rationalist argument. Explain the anarchy that developed on the Easter Islands using a constructivist argument.Assess which argument provides the most logical explanation for the anarchical events on the Easter Islands.The Week Four Assignment:Must be at least two pages (not including title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Must include a separate title page with the following:Title of paperStudents nameCourse name and numberInstructors nameDate submittedMust use at least three appropriate sources:These could include the article, the course text, and any of the required or recommended resources for this week.You can also include additional resources found on the Ashford University Library website. The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the In-Text Citation Guide. Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.Must include a conclusion that summarizes the main points and restates the thesis. Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the APA References List.Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.