Introduction to applied demography : data sources and estimation techniques / Norfleet W. Rives, Jr., William J. Serow.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rives, Norfleet W.

Contributor:

Serow, William J.

Series:

Quantitative applications in the social sciences ; no. 07-039.

Sage university papers series. Quantitative applications in the social sciences ; no. 07-039

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Demography.

Physical Description:

96 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.

Place of Publication:

Beverly Hills, Calif. : Sage Publications, [1984]

Summary:

Applied demography is a technique which can handle small geographic areas -- an approach which allows market segments and target populations to be studied in detail. This book provides the essential elements of applied demography in a clear and concise manner. It details the kind of information that is available; who produces it; and how that information can be used. The sources mentioned are American, but the techniques for estimating have universal application. A background in elementary algebra is sufficient for this book.

'This is a handy, concise primer that summarizes various fundamentals of particular interest to the field (estimating total populations, household sizes, etc.)' -- Population Today, October 1984

Notes:

Bibliography: pages 93-95.

ISBN:

0803921349

OCLC:

11101626