Basic Demographic Measures: A Practical Guide for Users

This book is a ready reference and a free-standing text for those who want to understand the measures without plowing through detailed and lengthy explanations of sources of data, international comparisons and, in general, the nuances of the subject matter. It is aimed at the beginner and at the professional who would like a ready reference to these measures and presumes no knowledge of mathematics beyond basic arithmetic and no prior knowledge of demography. The uniqueness of this volume lies in the detailed step-by-step exposition of the calculation of all of these measures in one volume, supplemented by graphs which illustrate significant points. There are 31 tables and 8 figures, yet the volume is small and easy to use. Exercises and answers are provided.