Modeling state origins using cross-cultural data

Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 41 • Published In • Pages: 75-86 •
By Peregrine, Peter N., Ember, Carol R., Ember, Melvin

Abstract

This article stresses the use of multivariate analysis to study the emergence of states. The authors first discuss how social inequality, population density, and trade affect state development. Next, they turn to a time series regression to formally examine social stratification, urbanization, technological specialization as predictors of political integration. Finally, economic vulnerability and scalar stress are considered as possible underlying factors in the emergence of states.

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Sample Used Coded Data Comment
eHRAF Archaeology
OtherEncyclopedia of Prehistory

Hypotheses (1)

HypothesisSupported
Social stratification, technological specialization, and urbanization will be postively associated with political integration (81).Supported
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