Modern Western people in theory

Author: Li Jingneng
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: This book systematically evaluates modern Western population theories from 1945 to 2000, particularly the representative Western population theories of the late 20th century. The book is divided into 12 chapters, focusing on introducing theories related to natural population changes (fertility and mortality), natural population structural changes, population migration changes, as well as several important comprehensive Western population theories: population control theory, optimal population theory, population transition theory, and especially the theory of population and sustainable development. It systematically introduces the main representatives of modern Western population theory, their key works, and their main theoretical viewpoints, combining history and theory with an emphasis on theory, aiming to help readers understand the overall picture and mainstream development of modern Western population theory. This book is suitable as a textbook for a wide range of readers studying population and as a reference book for those researching population issues. It continues to serve as a must-read reference for postgraduate entrance exams.