War and social organization: from nomadic bands to modern states

Beyond War: The Human Potential for Peace • Oxford University Press • New York, NY • Published In • Pages: 65-80 •
By Fry, Douglas P.

Abstract

In this chapter of 'Beyond War,' Douglas critiques previous codes of warfare to make a distinction between feuding and warring. A test of warfare and level of social complexity among hunter-gatherers is conducted. Results indicate that complex hunter-gatherers make war while a majority of simple hunter-gatherers do not.
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