Demographic Methods and Concepts
Demographic Methods and Concepts presents the methods most commonly needed to work with statistical materials on population at national, regional, and local levels. Unlike other texts in the field, this book uses clear non-technical language throughout to make demographic techniques accessible to a diverse array of students, regardless of their background in mathematics. All the demographic techniques most relevant to the work of demographers, geographers, sociologists, and planners are...
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Demographic Methods and Concepts presents the methods most commonly needed to work with statistical materials on population at national, regional, and local levels. Unlike other texts in the field, this book uses clear non-technical language throughout to make demographic techniques accessible to a diverse array of students, regardless of their background in mathematics. All the demographic techniques most relevant to the work of demographers, geographers, sociologists, and planners are covered. Demographic concepts and practical strategies important in the interpretation of population statistics are also included. The book is ideal for undergraduate courses in sociology, geography, economics, and statistics.Features·Provides techniques for analysis of population at regional, local, and national scales·Includes chapters on migration and applied demography·Integrates computer-based learning modules—the nature of demographic concepts and visual comparisons of demographic data—throughout the text·Employs spreadsheet exercises using demographic statistics at the end of every chapter to help students develop relevant skillsStudent CD-ROM—Packaged With Every Book·Fully integrated with the text, this CD-ROM contains Excel spreadsheet modules and applications facilitating demographic studies.Companion Websitehttp://www.oup.co.uk/best.textbooks/geography/rowland
PrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroductionSect. 1Population dynamics1Population change2Population growth and decline3Age-sex compositionSect. 2Analytical approaches4Comparing populations5Demographic writingSect. 3Vital processes6Mortality and health7Fertility and the familySect. 4Demographic models8Life tables9Stable and stationary modelsSect. 5Spatial patterns and processes10Population distribution11MigrationSect. 6Applied demography12Population projections and estimates13Population compositionApp. ABasic mathsApp. BUsing the Excel modulesApp. CIntroduction to ExcelApp. DAnswers to exercisesBibliographyIndex
