Starvation and famine: cross-cultural codes and some hypothesis tests
Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 27 • Published In • Pages: 28-69 •
By Dirks, Robert
Hypothesis
Hunters and gatherers will experience less frequent and drastic famine than other subsistence types (38).
Note
However, there is a positive relationship between intensity of energy input and presence of endemic starvation (p< .001).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tau-b | Not Supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Persistence Of Famine | Dependent | Disasters |
| Severity Of Famine | Dependent | Disasters |
| Subsistence Type | Independent | Food Quest, Annual Cycle, Diet |