The frequency of warfare: an evolutionary perspective
Sociological Inquiry • Vol/Iss. 47 • Published In • Pages: 49-58 •
By Leavitt, Gregory C.
Hypothesis
The evolution of societies will be positively associated with increasing differentiation (53-54)
Note
In this case, the differentiation process is defined as the following 5 variables and measures: stratification (class structure), economy (metal working), economy (weaving), polity, and societal scale (settlement size). See pages 53-55 for correlations.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spearman’s rank-order correlation | Supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Differentiation Of Societies | Dependent | Accumulation Of Wealth, Classes, Territorial Hierarchy |
| Societal Evolution | Independent | Smiths And Their Crafts, Iron And Steel Industry, Territorial Hierarchy |