POPULATION An Introduction to Concepts and Issues

Demographics just got a lot more interesting, thanks to this book's compelling writing and intriguing essays. POPULATION does more than give you information; it also shows you how to use it. From the debate over how to rebuild the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina to what should be done about...

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Main Author: Weeks, John Robert 1944- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boston, MA CENGAGE Learning 2016
Edition:Twelfth edition
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