Gerontocide

Maxwell, Robert J.; Silverman, Philip

Gerontocide

The Content of Culture: Constants and Variants • HRAF Press • New Haven, CT • Published In 1989 • Pages: 511-523 •

By Maxwell, Robert J., Silverman, Philip

Abstract

This chapter examines correlates of gerontrocide. Previously suggested predictors, such as nomadism and harsh climate, were not found to be associated with gerontrocide, but data suggested that several other variables such as social stratification, subsistence type, and rule of descent, are significant predictors.

Samples
Sample Used	Coded Data	Comment
Standard Cross Cultural Sample (SCCS)

Hypotheses (7)
Hypothesis	Supported
Gerontocide will be associated with harsh clime (515).	Not Supported
Gerontocide will be associated with nomadism (515).	Supported
Gerontocide will be associated with irregular food supply (516).	Not Supported
Gerontocide will be associated with subsistence type (517).	Supported
Gerontocide will be associated with social stratification (517).	Supported
Gerontocide will be negatively associated with rule of descent (518).	Supported
Gerontocide will be negatively associated with social rigidity (518).	Supported

Documents and Hypotheses Filed By: Amelia Piazza

Gerontocide

The Content of Culture: Constants and Variants • HRAF Press • New Haven, CT • Published In 1989 • Pages: 511-523 • Cite

By Maxwell, Robert J., Silverman, Philip

Abstract

Samples

Hypotheses (7)

The Content of Culture: Constants and Variants • HRAF Press • New Haven, CT • Published In 1989 • Pages: 511-523 •