The British Population: Patterns, Trends, and Processes - Softcover

Coleman, David; Salt, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0198740980 ISBN 13: 9780198740988

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1992

Synopsis

This is the only textbook which offers students a complete picture of Britain's population structure and an informed discussion of such topics as: the pressure of numbers on resources; the stagnation of population growth and the problems of an aging population; immigration and racial composition of the population; marriage, divorce, and the future of the family; and how population questions relate to regional problems, including labor migration and inner city depopulation and impoverishment. This study will prove especially useful for civil servants, journalists, and media people.

About this title

About the Author

David Coleman, Lecturer in Demography, Department of Social and Administrative Studies, University of Oxford. John Salt, Lecturer in Geography, University College London.

Review

`It is excellent in producing case study material for the course. Very well balanced - all sections useful.'
Dr A.G. Champion

`The major strengths of this volume are that it brings together in one text a comprehensive and authoritative analysis of the British population.'
Dr N.R. Fyfe, Strathclyde University

`I found it an excellent read - very thorough and readable.'
David Walker, Loughborough University

`Excellent. Will clearly be the `basic' text for the next few years.'
Ogden, Queen Mary and Westfield College, London

`This is a most valuable and impressive text, fundamental and comprehensive in its coverage. It is a mine of information but also very readable in its individual parts.'
R. Hindley, University of Bradford

`An excellent text which covers a broad range of topics with thoroughness, clarity and authority.'
Mr Ogden, Queen Mary and Westfield College, London

`This long book on the population of Britain should prove useful as an introductory text for undergraduates and others interested in the demography of this country ... The authors have covered their subject matter thoroughly ... the book is a competent and comprehensive introduction to the
subject which will, no doubt, be widely used by students and others.'
Population Studies

'It is a very readable account, the authors breathing life into British population structure and dynamics ... it succeeds in presenting a wealth of information, and giving an integrated view of British population characteristics and dynamics across time. It is extensively referenced, so that
those wishing to read further can easily do so. It should serve as a useful text for anyone interested in the demography of the people of Britain.'
S.J. Ulijaszek, Journal of Biosocial Science, 15 (1993)

`The sections on mortality and fertility are particularly clear and up-to-date.'
Dr B. Walter, Anglia Polytechnic, Cambridge

'An unusually thorough discussion of recent and prospective population trends in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.'
K. Hadden, University of Connecticut, Choice, Feb'93

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0198740980
• ISBN 13: 9780198740988
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 706