English Population History from Family Reconstitution, 1580-1837 |
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Author:
| Wrigley, E. A. Davies, R. S. Oeppen, J. E. Schofield, R. S. |
Contribution by:
| Smith, Richard De Vries, Jan Johnson, Paul Wrightson, Keith |
Series title: | Cambridge Studies in Population, Economy and Society in Past Time Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-521-02238-5 |
Publication Date: | Nov 2005 |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $39.99 |
Book Description:
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English population history from family reconstitution is the second part of the single most important demographic enquiry of the past generation. This study proves that family reconstitution has been particularly successful in obtaining accurate information about the demography of past populations. The authors prove that the results obtained are representative of the demographic situation of the country at large.English population history from family reconstitution will indubitably be...
More DescriptionEnglish population history from family reconstitution is the second part of the single most important demographic enquiry of the past generation. This study proves that family reconstitution has been particularly successful in obtaining accurate information about the demography of past populations. The authors prove that the results obtained are representative of the demographic situation of the country at large.English population history from family reconstitution will indubitably be an essential source of information for British social historians.