1st Edition
Britain's Population Demographic Issues in Contemporary Society
By Steven Jackson
Copyright 1998
176 Pages
by
Routledge
170 Pages
by
Routledge
176 Pages
by
Routledge
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Britain's Population addresses issues relating to the demographic characteristics of British society. Many of the contemporary features of the population relate to changes in the past - particularly the ups and downs in attitudes to marriage and family formation. The history of these trends is considered, including the 'baby boom' of the 1960s when three million children were added to the... Read more
1. Introduction 2. Sources of Population Debate 3. Methods of Demographic Analysis 4. Britain's Population History 5. Recent Trends in Fertility and Mortality 6. Migration and the Geography of Population 7. Population Issues in the 1990s Bibliography Statistical Tables
Biography
Steven Jackson
"This is an impressive book. It fills an important niche in the available literature. It is extremely readable and provides an excellent introduction to the study of population change in Britain and a masterly overview of current trends. The aims and sentiments of this author are admirable" A.G.Champion, Geographical Journal Nov 1999
