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Mathematical Demography: Selected Papers
Smith, David P.; Keyfitz, Nathan. Ed(S): Wachter, Kenneth W.; Le Bras, Herve
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Description for Mathematical Demography: Selected Papers
hardcover. The new edition of this classic book collects the founding works of mathematical demography from Roman times to the late Twentieth Century, updates commentaries by the editors and illustrates the deep roots and continuing vitality of mathematical demography. Editor(s): Wachter, Kenneth W.; Le Bras, Herve. Series: Demographic Research Monographs. Num Pages: 335 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; JHBD; PBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 701.
Mathematical demography is the centerpiece of quantitative social science. The founding works of this field from Roman times to the late Twentieth Century are collected here, in a new edition of a classic work by David R. Smith and Nathan Keyfitz. Commentaries by Smith and Keyfitz have been brought up to date and extended by Kenneth Wachter and Hervé Le Bras, giving a synoptic picture of the leading achievements in formal population studies. Like the original collection, this new edition constitutes an indispensable source for students and scientists alike, and illustrates the deep roots and continuing vitality of mathematical demography. ... Read more
Mathematical demography is the centerpiece of quantitative social science. The founding works of this field from Roman times to the late Twentieth Century are collected here, in a new edition of a classic work by David R. Smith and Nathan Keyfitz. Commentaries by Smith and Keyfitz have been brought up to date and extended by Kenneth Wachter and Hervé Le Bras, giving a synoptic picture of the leading achievements in formal population studies. Like the original collection, this new edition constitutes an indispensable source for students and scientists alike, and illustrates the deep roots and continuing vitality of mathematical demography. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer Germany
Number of pages
335
Condition
New
Series
Demographic Research Monographs
Number of Pages
335
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783642358579
SKU
V9783642358579
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About Smith, David P.; Keyfitz, Nathan. Ed(S): Wachter, Kenneth W.; Le Bras, Herve
Kenneth Wachter is Professor of Demography and Statistics at the University of California, Berkeley. Former chair of the Committee on Population of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, his work spans the range of mathematical demography and biodemography. Books include "Height, Health, and History" and "Between Zeus and the Salmon". Hervé Le Bras holds appointments at the School for Advanced ... Read more
Reviews for Mathematical Demography: Selected Papers
“This revised edition collates papers on mathematical demography that date back from Roman times to the late twentieth century. … This collection is a piece of history and is comprised of crucial source material equally for researchers, graduate students and practitioners. … Those looking to study mathematics and science related fields would greatly benefit from reading this text.” (S. E. ... Read more