An additional warfare element in territorial expansion

Behavior Science Notes • Vol/Iss. 8 • Published In • Pages: 201-207 •
By Russell, Elbert W.

Hypothesis

"To be maximally successful a society must be militaristic (ferocious), militarily successful, and authoritarian enough to control internal fighting. The requirement of centralized authoritarian control may become increasingly important as the size of the society grows" (205)

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
Phi coefficientSupportedp<.001.54UNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
Frequency Of AttackIndependentInstigation Of War
High Degree Of Military SubordinationIndependentMilitary Organization
Military SophisticationIndependentMilitary Organization
Territorial ExpansionDependentInstigation Of War

Related Hypotheses

Main AuthorHypothesis
Moore, B., Jr."The presence or absence of social stratification in any society is related to the number and importance of control hierarchies in the society. . . . Stratified societies should contain more control hierarchies than the unstratified ones" (230, 240)
Otterbein, Keith F."The higher the degree of military sophistication, the more likely that the political communities of a cultural unit will be militarily successful" (94)
Naroll, Raoul"Territorial gain proved unrelated to one-sided benefits [subsidy, women or honors conferred by one state on its rival] or trade. However . . . there may be a relationship between cultural exchange and territorial gain" (339-340)
Naroll, RaoulThere are some indications that military preparation promotes territorial gain. Defensive stance correlated negatively with territorial gain, while quality of armed forces correlated positively. However, territorial gain showed no relation to border fortifications, and none to strength, mobility or prestige of armed forces (337)
Otterbein, Keith F."The higher the level of political centralization, the more likely that the political communities of a cultural unit will be militarily successful" (97)