The Guaraní today inhabit Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. Hans-Rudolf Wicker has been studying this indigenous minority for several decades and presents his research for the first time in this volume. Following an overview of the history of the Guaraní, he describes their legal situation: In the 1970s, it was possible to secure land rights for indigenous communities in Paraguay; today, the country has an acceptable indigenous policy. Wicker also examines important aspects of Guaraní culture, including various factors such as high suicide rates and mythological chants. Thus, the book offers a comprehensive insight into the history of the Guaraní, their way of life, indigenous law, and the social changes that the people have experienced in modern times.