Circumscription Theory of the Origins of the State: A Cross-Cultural Re-analysis
Cliodynamics • Vol/Iss. 7(2) • University of California • Riverside, CA • Published In • Pages: 187-203 •
By Zinkina, Julia, Korotayev, Andrey V., Andreev, Alexey
Hypothesis
Political centralization will be positively associated with the subjugation of land - fields, hunting/fishing territories, or pastures - as an aim of warfare
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spearman's rho | Supported | p=0.024 | 0.18 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Political Centralization | Independent variable | Territorial Hierarchy |
| Warfare for the subjugation of land | Dependent variable | Instigation Of War |