Population: An introduction to Concepts and Issues (12Th Edition)

Book Details

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Author: John R. Weeks

• Language: English

• Edition: 2018

• ISBN: 9789386858900

• Pages: 606

• Cover: Paperback

• Sale Territory: India

About the Book
"Population" by John R. Weeks offers an engaging and insightful exploration into the field of demography. This book is designed not just to inform but also to help readers understand and apply demographic research in real-world contexts. Through compelling writing and thought-provoking essays, the book dives into key demographic issues, including population trends, fertility, mortality, and migration, offering a comprehensive understanding of how these processes shape societies worldwide.

With topics ranging from global population trends to the implications of these trends on issues like sustainability and public policy (e.g., Social Security and Medicare), this book provides both theoretical insights and practical applications. Weeks incorporates diverse demographic perspectives and data, making complex topics accessible and relevant to a wide audience.

Contents

• Part One: A Demographic Perspective

  • Introduction to Demography

  • Global Population Trends

  • Demographic Perspectives

  • Demographic Data

• Part Two: Population Processes

  • The Health and Mortality Transition

  • The Fertility Transition

  • The Migration Transition

• Part Three: Population Structure and Characteristics

  • The Age Transition

  • The Urban Transition

  • The Family and Household Transition

• Part Four: Using The Demographic Perspective

  • Population and Sustainability

  • What Lies Ahead?

About the Author
John R. Weeks is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Geography and Director of the International Population Center at San Diego State University. He is also a Clinical Professor of Global Public Health at the University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, and holds several other academic and research positions. With a doctorate in Demography from the University of California, Berkeley, and more than 140 peer-reviewed publications, Weeks is a leading expert in the field. His extensive research has been supported by grants from prestigious institutions such as the Andrew Mellon Foundation, National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, and NASA.