An Introduction to Population
- ISBN-10
- 1111722218
- ISBN-13
- 9781111722210
- Category
- Population
- Pages
- 607
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011-01-01
- Publisher
- Cengage Learning
- Author
- John Robert Weeks
Description
John R. Weeks’s An Introduction to Population, International Edition introduces students to population issues, concepts, and theories by encompassing the entire field of demography, including both principle and practice. From fertility and mortality rates to agricultural production and urbanization, Weeks consistently engages students through compelling writing and comprehensive explication. And with intriguing essays and online resources, Weeks’s text gives students their best opportunity to truly master core demographic concepts.
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