Legal evolution: one further step

American Journal of Sociology • Vol/Iss. 79 • Published In 1973 • Pages: 78-83 •

By Wimberly, Howard

Abstract

"In an earlier study of the evolution of elements of legal organization, a Guttman scale was developed having as scale steps (elements of legal organization) counsel, police, and mediation. In this study, one further step, that of courts, is discussed, and a new Guttman scale for legal evolution presented."

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HRAF Collection of Ethnography (paper/fiche)
Ethnographic Atlas (EA)

Hypotheses (1)
Hypothesis	Supported
A four level Guttman scale of legal evolution from highest to lowest level is posited: counsel, police, courts and mediation. Courts form an intermediate stage after mediation and prior to the appearance of police (79)	Supported

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Legal evolution: one further step

American Journal of Sociology • Vol/Iss. 79 • Published In 1973 • Pages: 78-83 • Cite

By Wimberly, Howard

Abstract

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Hypotheses (1)

American Journal of Sociology • Vol/Iss. 79 • Published In 1973 • Pages: 78-83 •