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Historical Studies of Changing Fertility
Charles Tilly
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Hardback. Series: Quantitative studies in History Series. Num Pages: 402 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 485.
The nine papers in this volume examine the historical experience of particular populations in Western Europe and North America in a search for the processes that change fertility patterns. The contributors' findings enable them to reevaluate some of the conflicting hypotheses that have been advanced for these changes. The authors stress the effects on fertility of changing mortality. Several theoretical discussions emphasize the importance both of the turnover in adult positions due to mortality and of the highly variable life expectancy of children. The empirical analyses consistently reveal strong associations between levels of fertility and mortality. On the other hand, ... Read more
The nine papers in this volume examine the historical experience of particular populations in Western Europe and North America in a search for the processes that change fertility patterns. The contributors' findings enable them to reevaluate some of the conflicting hypotheses that have been advanced for these changes. The authors stress the effects on fertility of changing mortality. Several theoretical discussions emphasize the importance both of the turnover in adult positions due to mortality and of the highly variable life expectancy of children. The empirical analyses consistently reveal strong associations between levels of fertility and mortality. On the other hand, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
402
Condition
New
Series
Quantitative studies in History Series
Number of Pages
402
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691642727
SKU
V9780691642727
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