Fertility Decline in Developing Countries, 1960-1997: An Annotated Bibliography, Vol. 3

ANNOTATION

An invaluable asset for population experts, this book provides a guide to the literature on fertility decline in Latin America, Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

With the emergence of fertility declines in the greater part of the developing world, study of the phenomenon has increased profoundly over the last three decades, and a voluminous amount of literature has emerged. Yet our knowledge of the decline is scattered in numerous publications, making sources difficult to find. This bibliography provides a guide to the literature on fertility decline in Latin America, Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa. It will be an invaluable asset for population experts and students wishing to do research on fertility decline.

SYNOPSIS

An invaluable asset for population experts, this book provides a guide to the literature on fertility decline in Latin America, Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa.

FROM THE CRITICS

Booknews

Fills a gap in the bibliographic literature by identifying works relating to Latin America, Asia, and Sub-Sahara Africa. Includes student dissertations, books, research papers, population journals, and other sources. Three sections cover each of the region, and a fourth presents general literature on developing countries. The entries explain the methods, scope, rationale, and often conclusions of the studies the cited works report. An introductory chapter outlines the concepts and theories of fertility decline. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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