Encyclopaedia of Demography/S. Abu Zar. New Delhi, Anmol, 2005, 3
vols., xxviii, 1258 p., tables, (set). ISBN 81-261-2405-9.
Encyclopaedia of Demography/S. Abu Zar. New Delhi, Anmol, 2005, 3
vols., xxviii, 1258 p., tables, (set). ISBN 81-261-2405-9.
Contents: Vol. I: Preface. 1. Demography and other disciplines. 2. The backdrop. 3. The concept. 4. Different approaches. 5. Demographic statistics. 6. Demographic organisation. 7. The goals. 8. Demographic exposers. 9. Area of operation. 10. Demographic movement. 11. Population concentration. 12. Biological process. Bibliography. Index.
Vol. II: Preface. 1. Demographic significance. 2. Demographic strategies. 3. Demographic projection. 4. The statistics. 5. Practical aspects. 6. Significance of economy. 7. Professional organisation. 8. Situation in India. 9. Government's role. 10. Factors at work. 11. Family welfare movement. 12. Situation in the past. Bibliography. Index.
Vol. III: Preface. 1. Strategic growth. 2. Demographic structure. 3. Diverse approaches. 4. Demographic development. 5. Rising population. 6. Social aspects. 7. Role of migration. Bibliography. Index.
"For a few centuries, the science of demography has been in effect. The western countries were first to adopt the techniques and logical calculation and this very exercise gave birth to operative census -- the counting of men and women. The British, along with other administrative measures introduced demographic surveys in India. Today, we have a record for more than a hundred years, which help us in ascertaining the growth and development of humanity, over the centuries.
In modern context, Demography (the population studies) has evolved into a full-fledged discipline, with many a stream. As a science it is fully effective and as a technique, it is fully in operation. Now, it requires expertise to implement schemes and execute decision. And for the delivery of expertise, we need experts, who may successfully do their assigned jobs. Hence, a demand for relevant books on the subject.
This Encyclopaedic work on demography encompasses all relevant and vital information on the subject. The contents are supported by the facts and figures. Besides the academics, policy planners and administrators will find this of utmost use." (jacket)