Concepts, Methods and Practical Applications in Applied Demography: An Introductory Textbook

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This textbook offers a comprehensive overview of applied demography by presenting both basic concepts and methodological techniques. It allows students from the social and human sciences, demographers, consultants and anyone interested in applied demography to gain an understanding of a wide range of practical applications of demographic concepts, methods and techniques to real- world problems. Featured sidebars highlight relevant terms and concepts and case studies and exercises throughout the book offer first-hand exposure to demographic applications. Charts and graphs supplement the presentation of demographic concepts and a glossary provides an inventory of relevant terms. The first section reviews basic components of applied demography as a context for understanding and addressing societal issues. It details the methods, techniques and data sources applied by demographers in a variety of areas. Coverage includes cohort analysis, data standardization, population estimation, and the use of geographic in- formation systems (GIS). The second section focuses on the substantive areas in which demography is currently applied. The topics covered include business demography, health demography, political demography, educational demography, and applications to urban and regional planning. The book illustrates the many ways in which demographers contribute to the formulation of public policy and the resolution of societal issues. Front Matter ....Pages i-ix Introduction to Applied Demography (Richard K. Thomas)....Pages 1-17 The Methods and Materials of Demography (Richard K. Thomas)....Pages 19-30 Data Sources for Demography (Richard K. Thomas)....Pages 31-51 Population Size, Distribution and Concentration (Richard K. Thomas)....Pages 53-76 Population Composition (Richard K. Thomas)....Pages 77-100 Demographic Processes: Fertility (Richard K. Thomas)....Pages 101-122 Demographic Processes: Mortality (Richard K. Thomas)....Pages 123-149 Demographic Processes: Migration (Richard K. Thomas)....Pages 151-172 Population Change and Its Measurement (Richard K. Thomas)....Pages 173-193 Business Demography (Richard K. Thomas)....Pages 195-218 Health Demography (Richard K. Thomas)....Pages 219-254 Political Demography (Richard K. Thomas)....Pages 255-289 Other Applications of Demographic Concepts, Techniques and Data (Richard K. Thomas)....Pages 291-317 Back Matter ....Pages 319-333