Factors Affecting Human Fertility In Nonindustrial Societies: A Cross-Cultural Study

By Moni Nag

Book Overview

Factors Affecting Human Fertility In Nonindustrial Societies: A Cross-Cultural Study by Moni Nag is a comprehensive analysis of the factors that influence human fertility in nonindustrial societies around the world. The book is based on extensive research and cross-cultural comparisons, and provides a detailed examination of the social, cultural, economic, and environmental factors that impact fertility rates.The book begins with an overview of human fertility and its importance in nonindustrial societies. It then delves into the various factors that affect fertility, including marriage patterns, sexual practices, contraception, breastfeeding, and infant mortality. The author also examines the role of social and cultural factors such as religion, gender roles, and social status in shaping fertility rates.The book includes case studies from a range of nonindustrial societies, including hunter-gatherer societies, pastoralists, and horticulturalists. The author draws on a variety of data sources, including demographic surveys, ethnographic studies, and historical records, to provide a comprehensive analysis of fertility patterns in these societies.Overall, Factors Affecting Human Fertility In Nonindustrial Societies: A Cross-Cultural Study is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complex factors that influence human fertility in nonindustrial societies. The book provides a rich and detailed analysis of the social, cultural, economic, and environmental factors that shape fertility rates, and offers insights into how these factors can be addressed to promote reproductive health and well-being in nonindustrial societies.Yale University Publications In Anthropology, No. 66. An Analysis Of The Fertility Data From Sixty-One Nonindustrial Societies In Africa, America, Asia And The Pacific, Including Eskimo In Frobisher Bay.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 125852662X
• ISBN13: 9781258526627
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"