POPULATION by John Weeks is a textbook that provides insight into demographic concepts and current issues. This clear and accessible work by the author, affiliated with San Diego State University, addresses population dynamics within socio-economic and sustainable development frameworks.
The book makes demography much more engaging by connecting theory with practical examples, such as the management of population growth and aging. POPULATION covers the differences between urban and rural areas and shows how mortality and fertility rates influence social transitions.
Product information
- Author: John Weeks (San Diego State University)
- Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc
- Imprint: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
- Publication date: 2020-01-01
- Number of pages: 608
- ISBN: 9780357360576
- Topic: Population and demography
- BISAC: SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General
About the author
John R. Weeks is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Geography and Director of the International Population Center at San Diego State University. He is also Clinical Professor of Global Public Health at the University of California, San Diego. With more than 140 publications, Weeks is a leading expert in demography and socio-economic transitions.