This book covers basic demographic concepts and then examines the following topics as they relate to population growth-women and families, aging, urbanization, economic development, food and pollution, population policy and applied demography.
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John L. Anderson, University of Louisville; "I have adopted the text as it is the best text I have used for any course that I have taught over the last 30 years!"
Jay Teachman, Western Washington University: "The Two major strengths of this textbook is its global perspective and the author''s engaging writing style." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Jay Teachman, Western Washington University: "The Two major strengths of this textbook is its global perspective and the author''s engaging writing style." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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John R. Weeks is Professor of Geography in the Geography Department at San Diego State University. His current research includes applications of remote sensing and GIS to analyze fertility in Arab nations, demography of the U.S.-Mexico border region, and geodemography of crime.
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This review is from: Population: An Introduction to Concepts and Issues (with InfoTrac) (Hardcover)
This is a great introduction to demographics. It provides a easy to read introduction. It is still a college textbook. The author integrates humor into the text, which certainly kept me reading. Infotrac was completely worthless. It was a password to a three-month trial of access to databases. I already have access to databases through other sources, school and the library.
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This is the best demography/ populations studies book that I have seen. The author explains theories, concepts, and popular formulas of measurement in a concise and applicable way. The book is very enjoyable to read and the examples are interesting and memorable. This book should be saved so that it can be referenced as needed in the future. I am very glad to have this text on my shelf.
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Great Book! Well Written! Excellent Insight!,
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This book is a very fun read, the author shows his interest in his subject and is always giving different perspectives
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