Demographic Transition: A Global Perspective

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Different regions of the world are undergoing a demographic transition as apparent in the shift from high to low rates of population growth. In general terms, demographic transition refers to the shift from a regime with frenziedly high mortality and fertility rates to another regime with controlled and low rates of fertility and mortality. Most countries of the world by now have undergone this process of demographic transition. Some studies find that increasing life expectancy in industrial countries will reduce aggregate growth in these regions over time. However, this also should boost growth in developing countries over the next several decades, as the relative size of their working-age population increases. This and other attributes of demographic change are also likely to affect saving, investment, and capital flows, implying changes in global trade balances and asset prices. The importance of concept of demographic transition stems from the great impact that the transformations connected with it have on the organization of the societies and the life of individuals. This book tries to capture the different issues emanated from the changes in global demography. The book is intended for development professionals, policy planners and administrators, applied researchers including demographers and economists, and other social scientists.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Azmal Hussain

Azmal Hussain holds a doctorate degree in Anthropology from Gauhati University. He has handled several action and research ventures independently for different organizations working for the underprivileged and particularly addressing issues like nutrition and education with a focus on women and children. He is also commissioned as a research and documentation expert in the projects sponsored by different development agencies like Lutheran World Relief, Catholic Relief Services, Oxfam, UNICEF etc. Presently, he is working as a Faculty Associate at Icfai Business School Research Center, Kolkata. He has already edited several books in the areas like health, nutrition and community development, published by Icfai University Press.

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Title
Demographic Transition: A Global Perspective
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Edition
1st ed.
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ISBN
8131408825
Length
296p.
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