Systemic population control in the Middle and Upper Paleolithic: inferences based on contemporary hunter-gatherers

World Archaeology • Vol/Iss. 4 • Published In 1972 • Pages: 222-243 •

By Divale, William Tulio

Abstract

This article examines cultural forms of population control. Results suggest that female infanticide and warfare are interrelated and effective forms of population control.

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Ethnographic Reports

Hypotheses (1)
Hypothesis	Supported
"Female infanticide and blood revenge warfare and feuding were both interrelated and effective in regulating population growth [in hunting and gathering bands as evidenced by sex ratios in young and adult populations]" (232)	Supported

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Systemic population control in the Middle and Upper Paleolithic: inferences based on contemporary hunter-gatherers

World Archaeology • Vol/Iss. 4 • Published In 1972 • Pages: 222-243 • Cite

By Divale, William Tulio

Abstract

Samples

Hypotheses (1)

World Archaeology • Vol/Iss. 4 • Published In 1972 • Pages: 222-243 •