St-Kilda : la disparition des derniers hobbits

St. Kilda, a remote archipelago off Scotland's coast, offers a unique case study in demographic resilience and cultural isolation. The research reveals that the islanders' survival for centuries with minimal external interference was sustained by a low economic dependency, shaped by their self-sufficient lifestyle and detachment from broader societal norms. However, well-intentioned interventions—such as those by the Church, Glasgow's elite, early tourists, and health services—ultimately led to the island's evacuation in 1930. The study examines the interplay of natural conditions, social organization, and external pressures that defined St. Kilda's demographic equilibrium, providing insights into how isolated societies can endure or perish under changing circumstances.

Moriconi-Ebrard, F. (2025). St-Kilda : la disparition des derniers hobbits. Espace Populations Sociétés, 2025/2. https://doi.org/10.4000/167ok