An Introduction to Population
An Introduction to Population by Helen Ginn Daugherty is a second edition textbook published by Guilford Press on July 21, 1995. This 343-page book is written in English and serves as an accessible introduction to the study of population, outlining fundamental concepts and measurement techniques in demography. It begins with definitions of key terms and provides a brief overview of the topic, making it suitable for readers with no prior knowledge.
Readers will find a comprehensive exploration of demography’s evolution, examining various methods to study population through sociological, economic, political, and psychological lenses. The book addresses significant issues related to fertility, mortality, and migration, including a unique classification of occupations based on their likelihood to influence migration. It concludes with a discussion of relevant political policies in the United States and globally, offering a well-rounded perspective on the subject.
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An ideal introduction to the study of population, this highly accessible textbook outlines the fundamental concepts and measurement techniques of demography.
Assuming the reader has no prior knowledge, the book begins by defining key terms and presenting a brief overview of the topic. Subsequent chapters trace demography from its early beginnings to the present and examine different ways to study population, such as by sociological, economic, political, or psychological variables. Important issues in fertility, mortality, and migration are addressed, including a unique classification of occupations by how likely or unlikely they cause migration. The book concludes with an exploration of relevant political policies in the United States and around the world.
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