Historical determinism

theory holding that social progress is shaped by technological progress

Belgian economist and Marxist philosopher (1923–1995)

anthropological research orientation first introduced by Marvin Harris in 1968

socioeconomic theory that economic relationships (such as being an owner or capitalist or being a worker or proletarian) are the foundation upon which all other societal and political arrangements in society are based

social or government structure which maintains power and control through exclusive control over access to water

philosophical view that events are entirely determined by history

theory of the role of warfare in state formation in political anthropology