Routledge Library Editions: Demography

Demographic history is an essential component of social and economic history, particularly in the context of the COVID pandemic and the global environmental crisis. The books examine the relationships between human population density and biodiversity change, the causes and impacts of population change, and the future development of demographic methods. They are global in nature, containing research from all continents and by authors whose work on population mobility and land use laid the foundations for distinguished careers in areas as diverse as African studies and medical geography.

Format: Mixed media product
Length: 4668 pages
Publication date: 02 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Demographic history has emerged as a crucial facet of social and economic history, gaining widespread recognition. While some of the volumes published between 1924 and 1995, particularly those focused on modelling and planning for population change, may appear outdated in their empirical contexts, the concerns they address remain central to public discourse. In fact, these issues have gained heightened urgency in the second quarter of the 21st century, as the world grapples with the long-term economic, social, and demographic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and the global environmental crisis.

To delve into the effects of growing human populations on nature, numerous books examine the intricate relationships between human population density and biodiversity change. Others explore the causes and consequences of significant and widespread population shifts, addressing a wide range of public and social infrastructure concerns, as well as economics.

Since the inception of demography, demographic methods have undergone continuous evolution in response to changes in the field's research contents and theoretical orientations. The future development of demographic methods is likely to incorporate new methods initially developed in other disciplines, while formal demographic techniques will continue to play a pivotal role in population forecasting, measurements improvements, and data correction, serving as a foundation for other social science disciplines.

These volumes are truly global in scope, encompassing research from every continent and authored by individuals whose pioneering work on population mobility and land use laid the groundwork for distinguished careers in diverse fields such as African studies and medicine.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032538198