Encyclopaedia of Demography (el. knyga) (skaityta knyga) | knygos.lt

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For a few centuries, the science of demography has been in effect. The western countries were first to adopt the techniques and logical calculation and this very exercise gave birth to operative census-the counting of men and women. The British, along with other administrative measures introduced demographic surveys in India. Today, we have a record for more than a hundred years, which help us in ascertaining the growth and development of humanity, over the centuries. In modern context, Demography(the population studies) has evolved into a full-fledged discipline, with many a stream. As a science it is fully effective and as a technique, it is fully in operation. Now, it requires expertise to implement schemes and execute decision. And for the delivery of expertise, we need experts, who may successfully do their assigned jobs. Hence, a demand for relevant books on the subject. This encyclopaedic work on Demography encompasses all relevant and vital information on the subject. The contents are supported by the facts and figures. Besides the academics, policy planners, and administrators will find this of utmost use.