Methods and Models in Demography

by Colin Newell

This volume clearly outlines the methods used to study population structure and change by presenting the major descriptive and analytical models developed by demographers to investigate the interrelationships between fertility, age, structure, and mortality. With illustrations, tables, and data drawn from a wide range of countries in both the developed and developing world, METHODS AND MODELS IN DEMOGRAPHY explicates the potential uses and limitations of the current models for population analysis, estimation, and forecasting.

217 pages, Paperback

First published February 29, 1988

Reviews

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

Part I of this book is great. It's a very accessible introduction into the amazing field of demography. Part II is where things get a bit complicated -- it's all the models based on the concepts explained in Part I. The exercises at the end of each chapter do definitely help absorb the information. Overall, great book!