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A comprehensive book that emphasizes the major techniques, methods, and data sources of contemporary population studies. Written by a sociologist and a demographer, the book's principal aim is to improve the students' skills primarily as consumers and secondarily as producers of demographic information. One reviewer says, "The author has a pleasant style. It is the voice of knowledge combined with a gentle voice of teaching." He goes on to say of the book, "It is really unique and refreshingly original. It is comprehensive and comprehensible." -Ron Hammond, University of Utah. The book takes an applied interdisciplinary approach, emphasizing demographic resources such as software, data sets, journals, and the Internet. For anyone interested in population studies.
This text investigates the core methodologies, data sources, and analytical techniques required to interpret and produce contemporary population studies. The authors, a sociologist and a demographer, provide a structured framework designed to transition students from passive consumers of demographic data to active, skilled producers of population analysis. By integrating traditional demographic theory with modern digital resources, the book establishes a practical foundation for understanding the complex dynamics of human populations.
What You Will Find
This work is regarded as a highly accessible and original contribution to the field, noted for its clear, pedagogical tone. It serves as a functional resource for students and researchers seeking to bridge the gap between theoretical demography and applied data analysis.
Page Count:
450
Publication Date:
2000-11-16
Publisher:
Pearson
ISBN-10:
0205283217
ISBN-13:
9780205283217
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