Kerala's Demographic Transition: Determinants and Consequences

Hardcover. Book Condition: Very Good. Jacket Condition: Very Good. SAGE Publications Pvt. Ltd, 1997. 368 pages. Nice Firm Clean copy ! Light general wear. Size: 9 x 6 x 1. History::India Social Sciences 6225

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The state of Kerala has been the focus of considerable international attention for its success in several key areas of the social sector, including literacy, education, health, and family planning. An area in which Kerala has done remarkably well is in demographic transition namely, changes in the birth and death rates and in the age structure of the population. At the same time, Kerala has a relatively poor record in industrial production and agricultural growth. This would appear to be an anomaly since the widely held belief is that declines in fertility and mortality rates are primarily a consequence of high economic growth rates. The purpose of Kerala s Demographic Transition is to understand the reasons why Kerala is able to achieve its demographic transition even in the absence of corresponding buoyancy in the economic sectors in order to draw lessons for both other Indian states and other developing nations. Among the aspects discussed are the nature of this transition, the role played by education, age at marriage and the use of contraceptives, the causes and consequences of population aging, the impact of both internal and external migration, and possible future patterns of population growth and age structure and their socioeconomic implications. The contributors conclude that the Kerala experience demonstrates the effectiveness of well-thought-out social policies and programs, especially relating to fertility and mortality control. Equally important for successful campaigns relating to family planning and maternal and child health is the catalytic role of female education and general literacy. The book demonstrates that it is not necessary to wait for major changes in the productive sectors of the economy in order to usher in demographic changes. Combining analysis with data and focusing on policy implications and wider applicability, this volume will be of considerable interest to policymakers, planners, and administrators as well as students and scholars of demography, population studies, sociology, anthropology, and economics.

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ISBN: 0803993927

ISBN-13: 9780803993921

Publisher: SAGE Publications Pvt. Ltd

Year: 1997

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

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