Population Change in North-Western Europe, 1750-1850 (Studies in Economic and Social History)

This book discusses recent developments in the historical demography of western Europe, 1750-1850. Professor Anderson looks at the considerable regional variation in population growth, while also considering the wider economic and social implications of population change. He also summarises and assesses the diverse body of literature on the subject for the student. ' ... a very fine summary.' Farley Grubb, University of Delaware Front Matter....Pages 1-8 The Problem....Pages 9-10 Sources and Methods....Pages 11-20 Population Change 1750–1850....Pages 21-26 Migration....Pages 27-28 Natural Increase....Pages 29-36 Fertility and Nuptiality....Pages 37-52 Mortality....Pages 53-64 Population and Resources....Pages 65-75 Economic and Social Implications....Pages 76-82 Back Matter....Pages 83-94 Prepared For The Economic History Society By Michael Anderson. Includes Bibliography And Index.