Handbook of Indian Demography

Book Details:

• Author: J.P. Singh

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• ISBN: 9788131612514

• Language: English

• Binding: Hardcover

• Pages: 682

• Release Date: 13-08-2022

• ISBN: 9788131612514

• Package Dimensions: 4.3 x 3.3 x 0.8 inches

About the Book:

This comprehensive book provides an in-depth analysis of demography, with a particular focus on the demographic issues facing India. The author, J.P. Singh, argues that understanding demography is crucial for addressing national challenges, particularly those arising from the rapid growth of India’s population.

Designed for advanced-level students and teachers of demography, the book strikes a balance between theoretical insights and research findings. It covers the latest developments in demographic theory and is a key resource for those seeking to gain a thorough understanding of Indian demographics. The book provides a global perspective, while its core focus remains on India. It concludes with chapters dedicated to demographic analysis techniques and a glossary of technical terms, making it a useful reference for those wishing to delve deeper into the subject.

Contents:

1. Sources of Demographic Data

2. Theories of Population Growth

3. An Outline of World Population

4. Size, Growth, and Distribution of Population in India

5. Composition and Characteristics of Population

6. Nuptiality and Family Life Cycle

7. Reproductive Behaviour: Concepts, Theories and Measures

8. Reproductive Behaviour of Indian Population

9. Mortality and Morbidity

10. Migration

11. Urbanization and Urban Growth

12. Population Growth and Economic Development

13. Population and Sustainable Development

14. Programs and Policies of Population Stabilization

15. Measures and Techniques of Demographic Analysis

About the Author:

J.P. Singh holds a Ph.D. in Demography from the Australian National University, Canberra, and has received advanced training in population and economics from the International Institute of Sociology (ISS) in The Hague, Netherlands. He has served as a Professor of Sociology, Additional Director of the Population Research Center, and Pro Vice-Chancellor of Patna University. Singh has also worked as Director (Higher Education) and Director-cum-Chairman of the Bihar Hindi Granth Academy, Government of Bihar. With over 100 research papers and 30 books in the fields of demography, anthropology, and sociology, he is a renowned author and lexicographer.