Sideways or downwards? Lateral and vertical succession, inheritance and descent in africa and eurasia
Man, n.s. • Vol/Iss. 5 • Published In • Pages: 627-638 •
By Goody, Jack
Hypothesis
"Both within and between continental areas uterine succession has a greater tendency to be lateral (i.e. for the office to go first to a brother) rather than vertical (for the office to go first to a sister's son)" (630)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phi coefficient | Supported | p<.001 | .39 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Culture Area | Independent | Identification |
| Direction Of Succession | Dependent | Community Heads, Chief Executive |