Societal complexity: an empirical test of a typology of societies

American Journal of Sociology • Vol/Iss. 62 • Published In 1957 • Pages: 461-466 •

By Freeman, Linton C., Winch, Robert F.

Abstract

This study investigates the concept of societal complexity, using empirical analysis to test whether its components (written language, government, etc.) vary systematically. Results suggest that societal complexity is a valid composite measure.

Samples
Sample Used	Coded Data	Comment
HRAF Collection of Ethnography (paper/fiche)
Ethnographic Reports

Hypotheses (1)
Hypothesis	Supported
"In conclusion, the demonstration of uni-dimensionality among six characteristics [written language, government, education, religion, punishment, economy] is evidence that the items constitute a scale [of societal complexity]" (464)	Supported

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Societal complexity: an empirical test of a typology of societies

American Journal of Sociology • Vol/Iss. 62 • Published In 1957 • Pages: 461-466 • Cite

By Freeman, Linton C., Winch, Robert F.

Abstract

Samples

Hypotheses (1)

American Journal of Sociology • Vol/Iss. 62 • Published In 1957 • Pages: 461-466 •