Resource stress and subsistence diversification across societies
Nature Sustainability • Vol/Iss. 3 • Springer • • Published In • Pages: 737-745 •
By Ember, Carol R. , Ringen, Erik J. , Dunnington, Jack , Pitek, Emily
Hypothesis
Increased frequency of natural hazards will be associated with increased subsistence diversity.
Note
Subsistence diversity is measured by ecoregion diversity (median delta= -.23, PP= .36) and activity diversity (median delta= .28, PP=.36).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayesian multilevel model | Not supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Stability | Independent | Climate |
| Resource Stress | Independent | Diet, Disasters, Gratification And Control Of Hunger, Nutrition |
| Subsistence diversity | Dependent | Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Food Quest |