Population

Population: An Introduction to Concepts and Issues, 13th Edition, introduces students to the field of demography. Published by Cengage Learning and authored by John R. Weeks, this textbook draws on more than 40 years of publication history to present fundamental population theories, concepts, and issues.

The volume addresses demographic principles alongside practical applications. Key subjects examined in the text range from fertility and mortality rates to agricultural production and urbanization.

To aid learning, the text integrates essays and online resources. These pedagogical features are designed to help students master core demographic concepts.