Population: An Introduction to Concepts and Issues, International Edition

Weeks John, R.:

ISBN 10: 1111722218 / ISBN 13: 9781111722210

Published by Cengage Learning EMEA, 2011

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640 Seiten; 9781111722210.3 Gewicht in Gramm: 2. Seller Inventory # 623192

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Title: Population: An Introduction to Concepts and ...

Publisher: Cengage Learning EMEA

Publication Date: 2011

Binding: paperback

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Paperback. Pub Date :2011-02-10 Pages: 640 Language: English Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing John R. Weeks An Introduction to Population. International Edition introduces students to population issues. concepts. and theories by encompassing the entire field of demography . including both principle and practice. From fertility and mortality rates to agricultural production and urbanization. Weeks consistently engages students through compelling writing and comprehensive explication. And with intriguing essays and online resources. Weeks text gives students their best opportunity to truly master core demographic concepts . Contents: Preface.PART I: A DEMOGRAPHIC PERSPECTIVE.1. Introduction to Demography. 2. Global Population Trends.3. Demographic Perspectives.4. Demographic Data.PART II: POPULATION PROCESSES.5. The Health and Mortality Transition.6. The Fertility Transition.7....

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Preface. PART I: A DEMOGRAPHIC PERSPECTIVE. 1. Introduction to Demography. 2. Global Population Trends. 3. Demographic Perspectives. 4. Demographic Data. PART II: POPULATION PROCESSES. 5. The Health and Mortality Transition. 6. The Fertility Transition. 7. The Migration Transition. PART III: POPULATION STRUCTURE AND CHARACTERISTICS. 8. The Age Transition. 9. The Urban Transition. 10. The Family and Household Transition. PART IV: USING THE DEMOGRAPHIC PERSPECTIVE. 11. Population and the Environment. 12. Coping with Demographic Change. Appendix: Population Data for the World, Keyed to Figured 2.1. Glossary. Bibliography. Geographic Index. Subject Index.