Demography:: The Science of Population

Book Details

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Author: Vijayan K. Pillai, Jay Weinstein

• Language: English

• Edition: 2017

• ISBN: 9788131608241

• Pages: 448

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.8 x 1.3 inches

About the Book

Demography: The Science of Population is a comprehensive and interdisciplinary introductory text, designed to provide students with a broad understanding of the science of population. Written by two experts, one a sociologist and the other a demographer, this book offers a multi-disciplinary approach to demography. The authors provide real-world insights into how demographic data is used and interpreted across various fields.

The text stands out for its applied nature, teaching students how to navigate and utilize demographic resources, such as census data, United Nations and World Bank reports, and health statistics. With the inclusion of case studies throughout, key concepts are illustrated in a practical, concrete manner, making them easier to understand and relate to real-world scenarios.

This second edition includes significant updates: the chapters have been reorganized to reflect new trends and advancements in the discipline, and all tables and data have been refreshed to incorporate findings from the 2000 and 2010 U.S. Census. New estimates and international data sources, including the American Community Survey, are also covered. A full-color enhanced eText and a comprehensive teaching and learning package, including an instructor's manual, test bank, and companion website, accompany the edition, offering additional resources, flashcards, and self-study quizzes.

Contents

• The Nature of Populations

• Demographic Variables: Sizes, Structure, and Vital Events

• How Populations Are Structured

• Geographic Distribution: Population and Territory

• Birth and Fertility: Measures, Theories, and Trends

• Mortality: Causes and Consequences

• Migration: Geographic and Social Psychological Components

• Population Dynamics in Historical Comparative Perspective

• The Life Table: An Introduction

• Population Estimates, Projections, and Forecasts

• Population Policy: Controlling Demographic Processes

• Population and Environment

• Accessing and Using Information about Population Science

• Demography as an Applied Science

About the Authors

Jay Weinstein is a professor emeritus of sociology at Eastern Michigan University. He is the past president of the Society of Applied Sociology and the author of several influential books, including Social Change and Applying Social Statistics: An Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning in Sociology.

Vijayan K. Pillai is a professor of social work at the University of Texas, Arlington. He is the coauthor of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the field of social work and demography.