Description

Social Demography provides a comprehensive examination of the intersection between demographics and social phenomena, offering insights into how population dynamics shape and are shaped by social structures, institutions, and processes. Authored by experts in demography and sociology, the book explores key demographic trends and their social implications. The text covers a wide range of topics essential to understanding social demography, including fertility, mortality, migration, family dynamics, aging populations, and demographic transitions. It examines how these demographic processes vary across different societies and cultures, influencing patterns of inequality, labor markets, healthcare systems, and social policies. Through theoretical frameworks, empirical research, and statistical analyses, the book highlights the interplay between demographic factors and social outcomes. It discusses demographic theories and methodologies used to study population dynamics, emphasizing the role of social institutions, economic factors, and cultural norms in shaping demographic trends. "Social Demography" serves as a valuable resource for students, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners interested in understanding the complex interrelationships between population dynamics and societal change. It underscores the importance of demographic insights in addressing contemporary social challenges and informing evidence-based policymaking and social interventions.