The Decline of Belgian Fertility, 1800-1970

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Decline of Belgian Fertility, 1800-1970
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Ron J. Lesthaeghe
SeriesOffice of Population Research
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:284
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 152
ISBN/Barcode 9780691616186
ClassificationsDewey:304.63209493
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 8 March 2015
Publication Country United States

Description

Fertility in Belgium declined early and remained low compared with that in other European countries. For this reason, and because of the nation's heterogeneity, study of its demographic transition illuminates the relationship between fertility behavior and socioeconomic development. Professor Lesthaeghe first describes the Belgian experience in a w