Natural selection in cultural evolution: warfare versus peaceful diffusion
American Ethnologist • Vol/Iss. 3 • Published In • Pages: 97-128 •
By Naroll, Raoul, Divale, William Tulio
Hypothesis
"If warfare is the selective mechanism of cultural evolution, then militarily successful societies should tend to be higher on the scale of cultural evolution than militarily unsuccessful societies" (99-100)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tau-b | Not Supported | above .10 | .05 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Cultural Complexity | UNKNOWN | NONE |
| Military Success | UNKNOWN | Instigation Of War |