Khutkyy, Dmytro. 2015. “Review of the book Factor analysis of historical process. The History of the East. / Faktornyy analiz istoricheskoho processa. Istoriya Vostoka, by Sergey A. Nefedov.” Journal of World-Systems Research 21(2): 586-591. By Dmytro Khutkyy

https://www.academia.edu/15367886/Khutkyy_Dmytro_2015_Review_of_the_book_Factor_analysis_of_historical_process_The_History_of_the_East_Faktornyy_analiz_istoricheskoho_processa_Istoriya_Vostoka_by_Sergey_A_Nefedov_Journal_of_World_Systems_Research_21_2_586_591?nav_from=83124769-edd8-47be-98a1-f042a329113e This review critically evaluates Sergey A. Nefedov's book on historical processes, emphasizing his factor analysis of historical cycles through military innovations and socio-political structures. The work highlights his quantitative modeling approach to understanding the dynamics of empires and the transitions between different societal types, suggesting a comprehensive framework that includes ecological, technological, and economic variables.