Demographic Methods and Concepts presents the methods most commonly needed to work with statistical materials on population at national, regional and local levels.Unlike other textbooks in the field, clear non-technical language is used throughout to make demographic techniques accessible to a broad readership irrespective of background in mathematics. All the demographic techniques most relevant to the work of demographers, geographers, sociologists and planners are covered. Demographic concepts and practical strategies important in the interpretation of population statistics are also discussed.The book takes a unique and innovative computer-based approach to the visualisation of demographic concepts and data. The fully integrated accompanying CD-ROM contains spreadsheet modules, with on-screen controls and menus, run in Microsoft Excel. The modules can be used without any knowledge of computing. Further Spreadsheet Exercises in the text enable the acquisition of computing techniques that enhance the breadth and depth of investigations, as well as enjoyment and proficiency in workingwith population statistics.
Table of Contents
Each chapter contains study resources including glossary of key terms, further reading, internet resources,
exercises, and spreadsheet exercises Preface
Section 1. Population Dynamics
1. Population Change
2. Population Growth and Decline
3. Age-Sex Composition
Section 2. Analytical Approaches
4. Comparing Populations
5. Demographic Writing
Section 3. Vital Processes
6. Mortality and Health
7. Fertility and the Family
Section 4. Demographic Models
8. Life Tables
9. Stable and Stationary Models
Section 5. Spatial Patterns and Processes
10. Population Distribution
11. Migration
Section 6. Applied Demography
12. Population Projections and Estimates
13. Population Composition
Appendices:
A: Basic maths
B: Using the Excel modules
C: Introduction to Excel
D: Answers to exercises
