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Perhaps no region matches sub-Saharan Africa in its social and
cultural diversity. In this collection of micro-demographic
studies, the authors examine how the diversity of this region
influences reproductive behavior. The empirical studies,
distributed throughout the continent, are localized, in-depth
studies that give special attention to contextual effects of social
structure and social organization. A diverse range of topics is
addressed including, adolescent sexuality and the effects of early
childbearing on later fertility, the impact of development programs
on fertility and the association between social organization,
social diffusion, and reproductive regime. Highly revealing of the
determinants of reproduction in Africa, these studies serve as a
model for a new mode of demographic research. The chapters are
arranged by geographical regions of the continent, with an
introductory chapter outlining the editors' vision of a
micro-demographic enterprise and a concluding chapter placing the
African fertility transition in the context of the global fertility
transition. This volume inspires fresh thinking and theorizing
about demographic change, not only in sub-Saharan Africa, but also
in all low-income settings.
With the emergence of fertility declines in the greater part of the
developing world, study of the phenomenon has increased profoundly
over the last three decades, and a voluminous amount of literature
has emerged. Yet our knowledge of the decline is scattered in
numerous publications, making sources difficult to find. This
bibliography provides a guide to the literature on fertility
decline in Latin America, Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa. It will be
an invaluable asset for population experts and students wishing to
do research on fertility decline. Covering the literature from 1960
to 1997, the book draws on extensive sources including books,
articles in leading population journals, research papers, and
dissertations. The opening chapter covers the literature on
theories and concepts underlying fertility decline. The next three
chapters are devoted to the major geographical areas--Latin
America, Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa--and the final chapter looks
at general literature on fertility declines in developing
countries.
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