Demographic Trends and Patterns in the Soviet Union Before 1991

TRAMA

The former Soviet Union entered the twentieth century as a conglomerate of lifestyles, religions, and cultures. During the course of the century, socioeconomic development started at different times and proceeded differently in different regions and in varying sociodemographic groups. Today, the western and northern parts of the former Soviet Union have the demographic characteristics of a developed country, while the Central Asian republics share the demographic patterns of developing countries. <BR> This comprehensive study provides an overview of demographic trends and patterns in the republics of the former Soviet Union. The contributors present data that has been evaluated by leading Soviet and Western demographers, including much that has only recently become available. The book forms the first compendium of demographic research on the former Soviet Union, providing a detailed review of Soviet demographic change fertility, marriage and the family, age and mortality through the twentieth century.

NOTE EDITORE

This book provides an overview of demographic trends and patterns in the republics of the Soviet Union. The material presented provides a comprehensive and detailed review of fertility, marriage and the family, age and mortality. With data evaluated by leading Soviet and Western demographers, this book forms the first compendium of demographic research on the former Soviet republics through the twentieth century.

SOMMARIO

Foreword, List of Figures, List of Tables, Contributors, Introduction, I Fertility Trends and Patterns, II Family Dynamics and Changing Attitudes, III Components of Mortality Trends, IV Changes in Population Structure, Index

AUTORE

Wolfgang Lutz, Sergei Scherbov, Andrei Volkov

ALTRE INFORMAZIONI

• Condizione: Nuovo
• ISBN: 9780415101943
• Dimensioni: 9.25 x 6.25 in Ø 2.85 lb
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pagine Arabe: 536