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The Continuing Demographic Transition
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1998
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Human MigrationPopulation ScienceEducationSocial StratificationSocial ChangeTransition To AdulthoodHistorical DemographyPublic HealthDemographic ChangeSocial TransitionDemographic ProcessPopulation HistoryDemographic TrasitionCultureDemographic TransitionSociologyContinuing Demographic TransitionAnthropologyAnthropological DemographyDemographySocial AnthropologyCultural Anthropology
The demographic transition, a shift from high to low birth and death rates, has been a defining 20th‑century change, yet many nations remain in early or intermediate stages. The book seeks to identify ways to accelerate this transition in those countries. It compiles evidence from demographers, anthropologists, sociologists, and historians, surveying the history and present experience of developed and developing nations, especially in Asia and Africa. Anthropological demography is prominently featured, offering contributions that challenge conventional wisdom.
From the perspective of human society, one of the most significant occurrences of the twentieth century has been the demographic transition -- the movement from tragic and wastefully high death and birth rates to low rates in many countries. Many other countries, however, are still at only the early or intermediate stages of this process. In these countries, means need to be found to accelerate the transition. This book brings new evidence to bear on aspects of the demographic trasition, with contributions from leading demographers, anthropologists, sociologists, and historians. The book ranges widely over the history and current experience of both developed and developing countries, with particular emphasis on Asia and Africa. The new field of anthropological demography is strongly represented, with contributions challenging much conventional wisdom.