Imploding Populations in Japan and Germany : a Comparison / edited by Florian Coulmas, Ralph Lützeler.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the impact of low birth-rates and population decline on Japan and Germany. Experts from both countries examine a broad range of issues, from demographic change, social ageing, family policies, family formation, work-life balance, domestic and internatio...

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Other Authors: Coulmas, Florian, Lützeler, Ralph
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2011.
Series:International comparative social studies ; v. 25.
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Summary:This book provides a comprehensive overview of the impact of low birth-rates and population decline on Japan and Germany. Experts from both countries examine a broad range of issues, from demographic change, social ageing, family policies, family formation, work-life balance, domestic and international migration to business perspectives and labour market issues. Focussed on Japan and Germany, two highly developed countries with extremely low fertility, the chapters of this volume also refer to several other countries for comparison. In the absence of war, famine and pandemics, rapid population.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxiv, 545 pages) : illustrations, maps
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9789004187788
9004187782
9789004194847
9004194843
1283160838
9781283160834
ISSN:1568-4474 ;
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.