Diversity and homogeneity in world societies
HRAF Press • New Haven, CT • Published In • Pages: 190 •
By Bourguignon, Erika, Greenbaum, Lenora
Hypothesis
Hereditary succession will vary according to world region (47).
Note
Hereditary succession is most prevalent in African socieites (70%), slightly more prevalent in the Insular Pacific and North and South American societies, and equal to or less prevalent than nonhereditary succession in East Eurasia and the Circum-Mediterranean.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparison of percentages | Support claimed | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Hereditary Political Succession | Dependent | Community Heads |
| World Region | Independent | Identification, Location |