Mapping the middle ground between foragers and farmers
Journal of Anthropological Archaeology • Vol/Iss. 65(1) • Elsevier Inc. • • Published In • Pages: 1-13 •
By Denham, Tim, Donohue, Mark
Hypothesis
Middle-ground societies are geographically patterned.
Note
The authors examine this by examining which societies spend more than 15% of their time in both gathering and cultivating. They found that these groups are more common in the wet tropics and some parts of North America.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Descriptive Statistics | Supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Independent | Location, Climate |
| Subsistence Strategy | Dependent | Food Quest, Diet |