Definition
A society characterized by mutual familiarity among all members, usually along blood lines
Origins
Fertile Crescent, 11,000 – 9,000 BCE
Historic Characteristics
| Authority | Tribal council |
| Population | Few dozen to few hundred |
| Territory | Single village |
| Composition | Extended family |
| Social stratification | None |
| Capability | No public works |
Modern Versions
- Extended family
- Small organizations where everyone knows everyone else
- Small gangs