Building on the theory of the demographic transition, Michael S. Teitelbaum assesses the dramatic decline in British fertility from 1841 to 1931 in terms of soc

This book has a strong theoretical focus and is unique in addressing both mortality and fertility over the full span of human history. It examines the demograph

Demographic transition constitutes one of the most fundamental modern historical changes; people live much longer, have fewer children, and experience higher mo

The demographic transition and its related effects of population growth, fertility decline and ageing populations are fraught with controversy. When discussed i

This volume is an important study in demographic history. It draws on the individual returns from the 1891, 1901 and 1911 censuses of England and Wales, to whic