A comparative study of human sacrifice
Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 15 • Published In • Pages: 245-262 •
By Sheils, Howard Dean
Hypothesis
Advanced agriculture will be positively associated with corvee labor, slavery, and/or craft division of labor (253).
Note
See page 254 for specific data correlating corvee labor, slavery, and craft systems to Hunter-gatherers, simple horticulture, advanced horticulture, simple agrarian, and advanced agrarian.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi square | Supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Type | Independent | Tillage |
| Corvee Labor | Dependent | Labor Relations |
| Division Of Labor, Craft Spec. | Dependent | Occupational Specialization, Labor Organization |
| Slavery | Dependent | Slavery |