TY  - BOOK
AU  - Rowland,D.T.
TI  - Demographic methods and concepts
SN  - 0198752636
AV  - HB849.53 .R69 2003
U1  - 304.6072 21
PY  - 2003///
CY  - Oxford
PB  - Oxford University Press
KW  - Population research
KW  - Methodology
KW  - Demography
N1  - Accompanied by: 1 computer disc (CD-ROM); Includes bibliographical references and index; Population change -- Population growth and decline -- Age-sex composition -- Comparing populations -- Demographic writing -- Mortality and health -- Fertility and the family -- Life tables -- Stable and stationary models -- Population distribution -- Migration -- Population projections and estimates -- Population composition -- --; Sect. 1; Population dynamics --; 1; Population change --; 2; Population growth and decline --; 3; Age-sex composition --; Sect. 2; Analytical approaches --; 4; Comparing populations --; 5; Demographic writing --; Sect. 3; Vital processes --; 6; Mortality and health --; 7; Fertility and the family --; Sect. 4; Demographic models --; 8; Life tables --; 9; Stable and stationary models --; Sect. 5; Spatial patterns and processes --; 10; Population distribution --; 11; Migration --; Sect. 6; Applied demography --; 12; Population projections and estimates --; 13; Population composition --; App. A; Basic maths --; App. B; Using the Excel modules --; App. C; Introduction to Excel --; App. D; Answers to exercises; 1 CD-ROM in pocket attached to inside back cover
N2  - "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; BLProvides techniques for analysis of population at regional, local, and national scales; BLIncludes chapters on migration and applied demography; BLIntegrates computer-based learning modules--the nature of demographic concepts and visual comparisons of demographic data--throughout the text; BLEmploys spreadsheet exercises using demographic statistics at the end of every chapter to help students develop relevant skills; Student CD-ROM--Packaged With Every Book; BLFully integrated with the text, this CD-ROM contains Excel spreadsheet modules and applications facilitating demographic studies.; Companion Website; http://www.oup.co.uk/best.textbooks/geography/rowland"--Publisher description
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