A primer of population dynamics /

A Primer of Population Dynamics introduces to the basics of population studies. Author Krishnan Namboodiri utilizes a question-and-answer format that explores topics such as population theories and conceptual schemes, demographic data, mortality, fertility, migration, family and household, food prod...

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Main Author: Namboodiri, N. Krishnan (Narayanan Krishnan), 1929-2015
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Plenum Press, [1996]
Series:Plenum series on demographic methods and population analysis.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:A Primer of Population Dynamics introduces to the basics of population studies. Author Krishnan Namboodiri utilizes a question-and-answer format that explores topics such as population theories and conceptual schemes, demographic data, mortality, fertility, migration, family and household, food production, and the environment and much more. Questions are accompanied by detailed explanations as well as references for additional information. An extensive index and glossary allow for easy retrieval of information. This introductory textbook is written for students studying demography, population, sociology, and public health.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xii, 367 pages) : illustrations.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 337-349) and indexes.
ISBN:9781475789942 (electronic bk.)
1475789947 (electronic bk.)