Demography

“Birth and Death: What Happens When People Change the Number of Children Per Family in Industrialized Countries” is a comprehensive and fascinating book about how changes in family size can affect society. Written by demographers Philip Longman and Carl Haub, this book provides an in-depth look at how population change has affected industrialized countries over the last century, and what that could mean for the future. It examines fertility rates, mortality rates, immigration, and other demographic trends to provide readers with a better understanding of the forces that shape population changes. The authors also discuss potential solutions for addressing current population issues in developed countries such as increased access to contraception and improved economic policies. With its highly informative and easy-to-follow style, this book serves as an invaluable resource for anyone interested in understanding population dynamics and their effects on modern societies.