ABSTRACT
Living systems continually rearrange themselves in relation to their social and resource environments. The fundamental rhythm of locomotion is a sequence of movement—pause—movement. When the resource environment is modified, the constructions that result are called culture materials. Space locations can be described according to the degree of factual enclosure exhibited by the culture materials. The dynamics of spacing are implied by the maximization postulate: spacing depends on the net value expectations of those who conform to, or modify space relations. The significance of well-being for spacing is especially clear in some primitive villages. In most societies, individuals identify themselves according to such biological categories as age and sex. Respect values play a tremendous part in spacing the participants in primitive or advanced societies. Several indicators provide useful means of describing the value-profile of a given community, and of investigating the broader dynamics of spacing.
