In:
Historia Agraria Revista de agricultura e historia rural, Historia Agraria, , No. 84 ( 2021-8-1), p. 73-106
Abstract:
The demographic transition is a global phenomenon. However, previous studies have demonstrated the existence of differences in its development between areas that are in close proximity. The aim of this article is to compare the process of demographic transition in the rural communities of three islands in the archipelago of the Azores (Pico, Flores and Corvo) using life course data for more than 250 years. Throughout the article several variables related to nuptiality, fertility, mortality and mobility have been analysed. Our results show clear differences between communities prior to the demographic transition and, to a lesser extent, during the demographic transition process. The island of Flores, for instance, has historically presented higher fertility because of a lower age at marriage. The island of Pico, on the other hand, had a lower fertility level, higher age at marriage and longer birth intervals. During the demographic transition, infant mortality first began to fall in Flores, therefore increasing population pressure. Since 1840, international migration and the abandonment of children served as mechanism to reduce the population pressure.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2340-3659
,
1139-1472
DOI:
10.26882/histagrar.084
DOI:
10.26882/histagrar.084e05g
Language:
Spanish
Publisher:
Historia Agraria
Publication Date:
2021
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2673230-0
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