Power and Scale from Tribal Societies to Mass Societies

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Lewis M. Killian

doi:10.63428/c18hjg31

September 1, 2006

Power and Scale from Tribal Societies to Mass Societies

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Key Points

The concentration of social power varies significantly with society size, affecting governance and resource distribution.
The review emphasizes how tribal societies maintain decentralized power compared to massive political entities.
An analysis of historical trends and patterns reveals insights into how social structures influence power dynamics.
Understanding these relationships can inform contemporary societal challenges regarding governance and equity.

Implication

Review analyzes the relationship between society size and social power concentration, highlighting key historical insights.

Abstract

This review of John H. Bodley’s The Scale of Power: A Global History Approach explores the relationship between society size and the concentration of social power.

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