Demography - Couverture rigide

Cox, Peter R.

 
9780521210034: Demography
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 0521210038 ISBN 13 : 9780521210034
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 1976

Synopsis

Demography is the study by statistical methods of human populants involving the measurement of their size, growth and diminution, the proportions living within some areas, being born, marrying, having children or dying and the related functions of fertility, nuptially and morality. This book begins by defining a number of concepts which are useful for demographic analysis, including the significant events in life and types of statistical data which are collected, published and used. It then describes the various kinds of change which can occur and the underlying causes - social, economic and political. The central section provides an account of the history of population growth and development, and of the situation on an international and national scale. Resources available for the support of mankind and their relationship with living standards are explored. The politics of population and the prospects for the future are also described.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Demography is the study by statistical methods of human populants involving the measurement of their size, growth and diminution, the proportions living within some areas, being born, marrying, having children or dying and the related functions of fertility, nuptially and morality. This book begins by defining a number of concepts which are useful for demographic analysis, including the significant events in life and types of statistical data which are collected, published and used. It then describes the various kinds of change which can occur and the underlying causes - social, economic and political. The central section provides an account of the history of population growth and development, and of the situation on an international and national scale. Resources available for the support of mankind and their relationship with living standards are explored. The politics of population and the prospects for the future are also described.

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Éditeur
Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition
1976
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0521210038
ISBN 13 
9780521210034
Reliure
Relié
Numéro d'édition
5
Nombre de pages
402
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
Avery
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Dardilly
France

Autres éditions populaires du même titre

9780521290203: Demography

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0521290201 ISBN 13 :  9780521290203
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2009
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