The Population Reference Bureau's Population Handbook. A Quick Guide to Population Dynamics for Journalists, Policymakers, Teachers, Students, and Other People Interested in People. Second Edition.
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| Title: | The Population Reference Bureau's Population Handbook. A Quick Guide to Population Dynamics for Journalists, Policymakers, Teachers, Students, and Other People Interested in People. Second Edition. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Haupt, Arthur, Kane, Thomas T., Population Reference Bureau, Inc., Washington, DC. |
| Availability: | Population Reference Bureau, Inc., 1875 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 520, Washington, DC 20009 ($5.00 each, plus $1.00 shipping). |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 74 |
| Publication Date: | 1988 |
| Document Type: | Guides - General Reports - Research Numerical/Quantitative Data |
| Descriptors: | Demography, Developing Nations, Global Approach, Instructional Materials, Population Education, Reference Materials, Secondary Education, Social Studies, Statistical Data, Tables (Data), Womens Education, Womens Studies, World Problems |
| Geographic Terms: | U.S.; District of Columbia |
| ISBN: | 978-0-917136-09-2 |
| Abstract: | Demography is the scientific study of populations. Population change has an impact on every facet of life. This revised handbook contains additional information on how to calculate the total fertility rate and life tables. The purpose of the handbook is to clarify and explain demographic terminology, to aid public understanding, and to assist policymakers, teachers, students, and others who need to understand, cite, and utilize population information. Major areas covered are: (1) age and sex composition; (2) fertility; (3) mortality; (4) morbidity; (5) nuptiality; (6) migration; (7) urbanization and distribution; and (8) population change. A glossary, censuses, surveys, and population information sources also are appended. (NL) |
| Notes: | Two-tone graphs will not reproduce clearly. |
| Journal Code: | RIEJUN1991 |
| Entry Date: | 1991 |
| Accession Number: | ED328478 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Demography is the scientific study of populations. Population change has an impact on every facet of life. This revised handbook contains additional information on how to calculate the total fertility rate and life tables. The purpose of the handbook is to clarify and explain demographic terminology, to aid public understanding, and to assist policymakers, teachers, students, and others who need to understand, cite, and utilize population information. Major areas covered are: (1) age and sex composition; (2) fertility; (3) mortality; (4) morbidity; (5) nuptiality; (6) migration; (7) urbanization and distribution; and (8) population change. A glossary, censuses, surveys, and population information sources also are appended. (NL) |
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| ISBN: | 978-0-917136-09-2 |
