Paul McDowell, Santa Barbara City College paulanthropus@cox.net     Learning Objectives Identify the four levels of socio-cultural integration (band, tribe, chiefdom, and state) and describe their characteristics. Compare systems of leadership in egalitarian and non-egalitarian societies. Describe systems used in tribes and chiefdoms to achieve social integration and encourage connections between people. Assess the benefits … Continue reading Political Anthropology: A Cross-Cultural Comparison