Slavery as a system of production in tribal society

Bijdragen tot de Taal-, Land- en Volkenkunde • Vol/Iss. 122 • Published In • Pages: 90-109 •
By Baks, C., Breman, J. C., Nooij, A. T. J.

Abstract

This article examines the conditions under which slavery occurs in preindustrial societies. Results suggest that social stratification and the existence of open resources are both necessary conditions for the occurrence of slavery.
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