The Continuing Demographic Transition

One of the most significant occurrences of this century has been the drastic decline in many countries of tragically high death and birth rates. In this collection, leading demographers, anthropologists, sociologists, and historians examine the causes of this transition and the reasons why many other countries have not followed suit.

G. W. Jones is a Professor and Co-ordinator, Demography Program at Australian National University. R. M. Douglas is a Foundation Director at the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health. J. C. Caldwell is a retired, University Fellow, Emeritus Professor, Co-ordinator of the Health Transition Centre at the Australian National University.