Re: decision-making structures in tribal societies

heron stone:
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I'm curious how group decisions are arrived at in tribal
societies, particularly in isolated, preliterate, pre-
electric groups of less than 200-300.

I suppose it would be quite different for hunter-gatherers
as compared from agricultural groups.

Is there a wide variety of structures observed or a more
limited number of "types"?

I'd be very interested in any suggested readings, and
also to hear your input.
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There is an overview/classification by community size in
Jared Diamond, Guns Germs and Steel