On the relationship between size of population and complexity of social organization

Southwestern Journal of Anthropology Vol/Iss. 23 Published In Pages: 234-243
By Carneiro, Robert L.

Abstract

This article examines the association between population size and social organization. Empirical analysis suggests that larger societies tend to develop more elaborate organization if they are to remain unified and integrated.

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