Includes bibliographical references (p. [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