Legal evolution and societal complexity
American Journal of Sociology • Vol/Iss. 70 • Published In • Pages: 159-169 •
By Schwartz, Richard D., Miller, James C.
Hypothesis
"Elements of legal organization emerge in a sequence such that each constitutes a necessary condition for the next." The Guttman scale shows mediation at the first evolutionary level, police and mediation at the intermediate level, and counsel, police and mediation at the highest level. The simplest societies have none of these traits (160, 161, 163)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| guttman scale, chi square | Supported | p<.001 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Counsel | Dependent | Legal And Judicial Personnel |
| Level Of Societal Evolution | Independent | Sociocultural Trends |
| Mediation | Dependent | Judicial Authority |
| Police | Dependent | Police |