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Human Territoriality

A Theory

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ID8375167
AuthorsRobert David Sack (University of Wisconsin–Madison, corresponding author)
Year2017
Pages3-22
Publication date2017-05-15
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeCHAPTER
VenuePolitics (SOURCE_BOOK)
PublisherRoutledge (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.4324/9781315246512-2
OpenAlexW4238605669
ISBN9781315246512
LanguageEN
Citations received266
References cited18

Territoriality is a means of affecting (enhancing or impeding) interaction and extends the particulars of action by contact. Territoriality is defined here as the attempt to affect, influence, or control actions, interactions, or access by asserting and attempting to enforce control over a specific geographic area. A theory of territoriality is developed that contains ten potential consequences and fourteen primary combinations of consequences to territorial strategies. It is hypothesized that any instance of territoriality will draw from among these. Specific consequences and combinations are predicted to occur in particular social-historical contexts

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