Methods and Models in Demography

By Colin Newell

Book Overview

This volume clearly outlines the methods used to study population structure and change by presenting the major descriptive and analytical models developed by demographers to investigate the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0898627834
• ISBN13: 9780898627831
• Release Date: April 1988
• Publisher: Guilford Publications
• Length: 217 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.

Customer Reviews

informative formula guide

This book gives heavily commented formulas for birth ratees, death rates, fertility rates, etc. Each is developed logically with comparisons explained. Fully commented. This is a great starting point for demography studies.

An essential book for anyone interested in demography

This book is a must have for any demographer. The text is simple enough that even novices will understand the basics of demography, and it is quite a comprehensive guide. The book arrived very quickly and in excellent shape.