Includes bibliographical references (pages [235]-268) and index.
Contents
Demography and ancient populations in the Caribbean -- Cultural and social history of ancient Puerto Rico -- Migration, colonization, and cultural change: an anthropological approach -- Ancient migrations in Puerto Rico: issues and possible explanations -- Intraisland population trends: regional analysis -- Population, carrying capacity, and population pressure: ancient demography of the Valley of Maunabo -- Paleodemography at the local level -- Conclusions: Paleodemography and Caribbean archaeology.