Demographic Methods and Concepts
ISBN13: 9780198752639ISBN10: 0198752636
Paperback, 546 pages
May 2003,
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546 pages;
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ISBN13: 978-0-19-875263-9ISBN10: 0-19-875263-6
Unlike other texts in the field, Demographic Methods and Concepts uses clear non-technical language throughout to make these methods accessible to a diverse array of students, regardless of their background in mathematics. All of the demographic techniques most relevant to the work of demographers, geographers, sociologists and planners at national, regional, and local levels are covered. Demographic concepts and practical strategies important in the interpretation of population staitstics are also discussed.
Table of Contents
Each chapter contains study resources including glossary of key terms, further reading, internet resources, exercises, and spreadsheet exercises
Preface
Section 1. Population Dynamics
1.
Population Change
2.
Population Growth and Decline
3.
Age-Sex Composition
Section 2. Analytical Approaches
4.
Comparing Populations
5.
Demographic Writing
Section 3. Vital Processes
6.
Mortality and Health
7.
Fertility and the Family
Section 4. Demographic Models
8.
Life Tables
9.
Stable and Stationary Models
Section 5. Spatial Patterns and Processes
10.
Population Distribution
11.
Migration
Section 6. Applied Demography
12.
Population Projections and Estimates
13.
Population Composition
Appendices:
A: Basic maths
B: Using the Excel modules
C: Introduction to Excel
D: Answers to exercises
