Population and Development
TR 8:40-9:55.
D. T. Gurak. Spring.

Examines major historical and recent demographic transitions in mortality, fertility, age structure, and composition and explore the relationships between these transitions and the social, or economic, and cultural changes being experienced by diverse societies prior to, during, and following the onset and conclusions of the demographic shifts. Case studies from diverse historical periods and geographic locations are used. Graduate students also meet with the instructor every other week to discuss graduate readings and topics relevant to their papers.