Demographic Transition Theory

Demographic Transition Theory
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 411
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ISBN-10 : 9781402044984
ISBN-13 : 1402044984
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Book Synopsis Demographic Transition Theory by : John C. Caldwell

Download or read book Demographic Transition Theory written by John C. Caldwell and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-09-21 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book has a strong theoretical focus and is unique in addressing both mortality and fertility over the full span of human history. It examines the demographic transition in the change in the human condition from high mortality and high fertility to low mortality and low fertility. It asks if fluctuating populations is a new phenomenon, or if there has long been an inherent tendency in Man to maximize survival and to control family size.


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