Routledge - Fertility Transitions, Family Structure, Population Policy

Explore the complex links between population dynamics and global development in this academic work from Routledge. This book examines fertility and family transitions within selected Third World countries, providing a detailed look at how population processes change over time. Rather than relying solely on economic explanations, the text identifies the importance of social structures in shaping these shifts. It offers a deep look into how family structures evolve alongside population policy, making it a valuable resource for students and researchers in sociology and anthropology. Written by Calvin Goldscheider, a professor of Sociology and Judaic Studies at Brown University, this collection of essays provides academic insight into the social factors that drive demographic changes. It is an essential read for those studying the relationship between social structure and population trends in developing nations.