Institutional and cultural variables in Africa's population growth
By: Jack Goody
Series: Occasional research papers series 2000 -- paper 1
Publisher: University of Ghana, Institute of African Studies
Published: 2000
Place of publication: Legon
Language: eng
Number of pages: 36
Subjects: Population; Families; Economic aspects; Households; Birth control; Rural development
Description: This essay deals with the theme of population growth, family systems and economic organization in the African region. The author asks why rural Africa has not peaked in its population growth and responds by looking at historical developments in different parts of the world, as well as examining socio-economic, ecological and religious contexts of African populations.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 32-36).