The study of populations and demographics is explained in detail in this introductory series by Professor David Coleman, Professor of Demography. Using statistics gathered from censuses, parish records and other sources, Professor Coleman looks at the ways in which populations rise and fall through history. This series is at an introductory level and individuals need no prior knowledge of analyzing statistics or mathematics.
Assessment
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Course Credit: University of Oxford
Course Curriculum
01. Demographic Challenges for the 21st Century | 00:51:00 | ||
02. Numbering the people: the Census, Vital Registration and Population Registers | 00:51:00 | ||
03. The ‘Second Demographic Transition’ – new forms of family | 00:54:00 | ||
04. The retreat of mortality – 20th and 21st century trends | 00:56:00 | ||
05. International migration: guest workers, dependents, asylum and others | 00:54:00 | ||
06. Demographic behaviour of immigrant and minority populations | 00:53:00 | ||
07. ‘Old Europe’ – pensions, taxes and alternatives | 00:55:00 | ||
08. After the demographic transition in the developing world | 00:43:00 | ||
09. Bringing down the birth rate – family planning in the developing world | 00:55:00 | ||
10. Who’s afraid of population decline? | 00:52:00 | ||
11. Does Government belong in the bedroom? | 00:57:00 | ||
Assessment | |||
Submit Your Assignment | 00:00:00 | ||
Certification | 00:00:00 |
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