Modern Western Population Theory -- Economics Series

Author: Li Jingneng (Compiler)
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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 major theoretical perspectives, combining historical analysis with theoretical discussion to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the overall picture and mainstream development of modern Western population theory. This book is suitable as a learning textbook for a broad audience studying population and as a reference for research on population issues. It continues to serve as a must-read reference for postgraduate entrance exams.