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INFANT & CHILD MORTALITY ISD C

By Bideau

INFANT & CHILD MORTALITY ISD C

By Bideau

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The main demographic revoulution in modern history has been the increased survival of children - the gradual elimination of the biological waste linked to the high mortality of the past. This volume examines the trends of early-age mortality across time and space and the methodological and theoretical problems inherent in such studies. It widens the discussion beyond the standard European focus by including data from Asian and American sources, showing that theyoffer enormous potential for researchers. At the same time, it makes clear the need for cautious treatment of historical data and points towards the design of techniques for appraising their quality, correcting distortions, and filling gaps.
The analysis demonstrates that levels of infant and child mortality are linked not only to material conditions of life but also to social and cultural factors. The authors argue that a better understanding of these interactions can only come from an interdisciplinary approach, where demography joins forces with biology, medicine, public health, and social and economic history.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
332
Release Date:
1998-04-30
Publication Date:
2007-10-31
Publisher:
Oxford University Press (UK)
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0198289952
ISBN13:
9780198289951
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
663 g
Height:
161 cm
Width:
240 cm
Thickness:
22 cm
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