The Methods and Uses of Anthropological Demography
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Author Description
This volume takes stock of the current status of the comparatively new discipline of "Anthropological Demography," and discusses its major methods, its main strengths, and its chief limitations. It includes contributions from both mainstream demographers and foremost anthropologists, all stressing the necessity of a shared agenda for each discipline to progress successfully and avoid marginalization.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the methodological intersection and collaborative potential between the disciplines of anthropology and demography. Alaka Malwade Basu and Peter Aaby curate a collection of essays from leading scholars in both fields to evaluate the current state of anthropological demography. The text argues that a unified approach is necessary to address complex population dynamics and prevent the intellectual isolation of these social sciences.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Evaluation of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies in population studies
- Comparative analysis of anthropological fieldwork and demographic data collection
- Case studies illustrating the integration of ethnographic and statistical evidence
- Theoretical frameworks for interdisciplinary collaboration in social research
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this text as a foundational resource for understanding the synthesis of ethnographic depth and demographic breadth. Scholars frequently note the academic density of the prose, making it a primary reference for graduate-level research in the social sciences.
Page Count:
344
Publication Date:
1998-12-03
Publisher:
Clarendon Press
ISBN-10:
0198293372
ISBN-13:
9780198293378
Anthropology
Social Science
Research Methods
Demography
