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Title:Historical Demography and Demographic History in Africa: Theoretical and Methodological Considerations
Authors:Cordell, Dennis D.
Gregory, Joel W.
Year:1980
Periodical:Canadian Journal of African Studies
Volume:14
Issue:3
Pages:389-416
Language:English
Geographic term:Africa
Subjects:demographic history
History and Exploration
Miscellaneous (i.e. Demography, Refugees, Sports)
Bibliography/Research
External link:https://www.jstor.org/stable/484252
Abstract:This article has two objectives: First, to develop thoughts on the nature of African historical demography: the objectives of demography in general, the characteristics of historical demography, and the reasons for studying African historical demography in particular. Secondly, to view the wide variety of available sources as well as the methods for African historical demography. Notes, tab., French sum.
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