A Primer of Population Dynamics

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xiii

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2. Introduction

   • Krishnan Namboodiri

   Pages 1-5

3. Population Theories and Conceptual Schemes

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   Pages 7-23

4. Demography, Demographic Data, and the Nature of Population Change

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   Pages 25-57

5. Mortality

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   Pages 59-95

6. Fertility

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   Pages 97-134

7. Migration

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   Pages 135-170

8. Population Composition

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   Pages 171-209

9. Population Distribution

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   Pages 211-226

10. Family and Household

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    Pages 227-246

11. Population, Food, and the Environment

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    Pages 247-263

12. Population Growth and Economic Development

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    Pages 265-284

13. Population Policy

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    Pages 285-310

14. Back Matter

    Pages 311-367

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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.

• Demography
• Nation
• Public Health
• dynamics
• environment
• fertility
• health
• migration
• mortality
• nature
• population
• population dynamics
• population growth
• production
• sociology

• Ohio State University, Columbus, USA

  Krishnan Namboodiri

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