Adv Series Population 9e (Advantage Series)

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ISBN 10: 053462779X ISBN 13: 9780534627799

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc, 2004

Synopsis

A well-known and well-respected author provides this comprehensive yet accessible text that introduces students to population issues, concepts and theories. While keeping larger population issues in perspective, the text closely examines key factors in population processes, from fertility and mortality rates to agricultural production and urbanization. The text addresses both population problems and potential solutions, and engages students with intriguing essays, interesting examples, and up-to-date Internet resources. The text is the most comprehensive book on the market, encompassing the entire field of demography, including principle and practice: Chapters 1 - 8 provide the framework and tools while Chapters 9 - 13 apply these tools and demographic perspectives to real-world situations. The text is a classic in the field, and is respected for its comprehensive and contemporary approach.

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Review

Jay Teachman, Western Washington University: "The Two major strengths of this textbook is its global perspective and the author''s engaging writing style."

Edition details

• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 053462779X
• ISBN 13: 9780534627799
• Binding: Misc. Supplies
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 675