Population and Society: An Introduction to Demography
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This
comprehensive yet accessible textbook is an ideal resource for
undergraduate and graduate students taking their first course in
demography. Clearly explaining technical demographic issues without
using extensive mathematics, Population and Society is sociologically
oriented, but incorporates a variety of social sciences in its approach,
including economics, political science, geography, and history. It
highlights the significant impact of decision-making at the individual
level - especially regarding fertility, but also mortality and migration
- on population change. The text engages students by providing numerous
examples of demography's practical applications in their lives, and
demonstrates the extent of its relevance by examining a wide selection
of data from the United States, Africa, Asia, and Europe. This
thoroughly revised edition includes four new chapters, covering topics
such as race and sexuality, and encourages students to consider the
broad implications of population growth and change for global challenges
such as environmental degradation.
