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Description: Introduction to Applied Demography by Norfleet W. Rives, William J. Serow Identifies kinds and sources of demographic data and then explains how to use this information to determine demographic trends and their consequences. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 Author Biography William J. "Bill" Serow, 57, a Florida State University economics professor and former director ofthe FSU Center for the Study of Population, died Wednesday of a heart attack in Halle,Germany. He was serving as a guest lecturer at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg.He left for Halle on Oct. 27.During his 22 years at Florida State, Serow served as director of FSU′s Center for the Study ofPopulation for more than a decade until his retirement from that position in June.A scholarship has been established in his name through the FSU Foundation.His colleagues say Serow had an excellent work ethic and was dedicated to his career."We go back to 1981, and he never slowed down," said David Rasmussen, dean of FSU′sCollege of Social Sciences. "He was a valuable colleague, and it′s a big loss."Serow, an author and scholar, published several papers and books on demography and hasconsulted with foreign governments, including Indonesia and the Netherlands, on economicdemography. Table of Contents Introduction to Applied DemographyCensus StatisticsCurrent SurveysVital StatisticsEstimating Total PopulationEstimating Demographic Characteristics Details ISBN0803921349 Author William J. Serow Short Title INTRO TO APPLIED DEMOGRAPHY Series Quantitative Applications in the Social Sciences Language English ISBN-10 0803921349 ISBN-13 9780803921344 Media Book Format Paperback Series Number 39 Illustrations Yes Year 1984 Imprint SAGE Publications Inc Subtitle Data Sources and Estimation Techniques Country of Publication United States Edited by William J. Serow Place of Publication Thousand Oaks Pages 95 UK Release Date 1984-08-30 NZ Release Date 1984-08-30 US Release Date 1984-08-30 Publisher SAGE Publications Inc Publication Date 1984-08-30 DEWEY 304.6018 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 1984-08-29 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160679677;

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