The Population and Vital Rates of the Guaraní Missions discussed in Chapter 4

A comprehensive analysis of the population dynamics and vital rates among the Guaraní missions, spanning from 1609 to 1803, reveals significant demographic shifts and ethnic survival patterns. The study updates previous findings by incorporating new census data from archives in Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro, providing a more nuanced understanding of mission communities' formation and persistence. Key insights include the identification of trends in population growth, mortality rates, and the impact of external factors on these sedentary populations. This research employs comparative methods to contextualize the Guaraní missions within broader historical and demographic frameworks, offering valuable perspectives on the resilience and adaptation of indigenous communities during a pivotal period.

Jackson, R. H. (2018). The Population and Vital Rates of the Guaraní Missions discussed in Chapter 4. Regional Conflict and Demographic Patterns on the Jesuit Missions among the Guaraní in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries, 139–160. https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004390546_007