Handbook of Indian Demography

Contents: 1. Sources of demographic data. 2. Theories of population growth. 3. An outline of world population. 4. Size, growth and distribution of population in India. 5. Composition and characteristics of population. 6. Nuptiality and family life cycle. 7. Reproductive behaviour: Concepts, theories and measures. 8. Reproductive behaviour of Indian population. 9. Mortality and morbidity. 10. Migration. 11. Urbanization and urban growth. 12. Population growth and economic development. 13. Population and sustainable development. 14. Programmes and policies of population stabilization. 15. Measures and techniques of demographic analysis.

This book has been written with the belief that demography has a key role to play in meeting national level challenges arising out of rapid rise in India's population. An attempt has been made to strike a balance between theory and research findings. The book deals with the most recent developments in demographic theory.

The book aims to provide a systematic introduction to demography for advanced level students as well as teachers of demography. This is a comprehensive and most up-to-date book on Indian demography. Though the book is specially related to India, an effort has been made to make use of the available knowledge to give a global perspective relating to demographic issues. The last two chapters are fully dedicated to the measures and techniques of demographic analysis and glossary of technical terms commonly used in demography for those who want to delve deeper into demography.