This volume brings together a range of contributions that provide contemporary regional science perspectives on population change and its socio-economic consequ

The fifteen essays in this volume address from several viewpoints the question of what role population change played in East Asia's rapid economic development.

Asia and the Pacific continues to be exposed to climate change impacts. Home to the majority of the world's poor, the population of the region is particularly v

This book argues that Asia's population aging and stagnation needs to be viewed through a multi-dimensional lens, serving as a useful resource for government wo

Recent studies show that almost all industrial countries have experienced dramatic decreases in both fertility and mortality rates. This situation has led to ag