Population and Society

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An Introduction

By Gregg Lee Carter

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Population and Society introduces social demography with a lively sociological lens, exploring how demographic changes in fertility, mortality, and migration shape social phenomena. Gregg Lee Carter examines individual and societal influences on these changes and considers the environmental impacts of overpopulation. The book emphasises how demographic factors reflect and constrain personal choices, making complex concepts accessible without heavy academic jargon.
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Format: Hardback

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Population and Society

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This concise primer is ideal for students and readers seeking a clear introduction to social demography, particularly those enrolled in courses on population and society.

* Brings a vibrant sociological imagination to the study of population and demography * Reveals the fascinating social insights that can be revealed by studying population trends such as population size, composition, distribution, etc.

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This exciting new book presents the field of social demography, animating the study of population with a vibrant sociological imagination. Gregg Lee Carter provides multiple demonstrations of how taking a demographic perspective can give us a better understanding of social phenomena once thought to be largely the products of culture, politics, or the economy.

Five key chapters concentrate on (1) the social and individual determinants of fertility, mortality, and migration; (2) the social and individual impacts of changing levels of fertility, mortality, and migration; and (3) the impacts of overpopulation on the environment, and how changes in the environment, in turn, impact the human condition, especially regarding migration. What gives these analyses coherence is how each emphasizes the ways in which demographic forces both reflect and limit individual choices.

Written in a straightforward and engaging style, and without getting bogged down in academic debates, this concise book is the ideal introduction and primer for courses in social demography and population and society.

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William H. Frey, The Brookings Institution praises the book as an informative and broad introduction to demography and its social context. Shannon Monnat, Pennsylvania State University, highlights its clear, accessible style and comprehensive coverage of key demographic concepts and data worldwide. The book effectively illuminates demographic impacts on social issues such as environmental degradation and overpopulation.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780745668376

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 May 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Polity Press

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 160.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 689g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Gregg Lee Carter is Professor of Sociology at Bryant University.