| 1. Title: Theory of fertility decline. Author: Caldwell JC Source: London and New York, Academic, 1982. 386 p. Abstract: Outlines the development of the "wealth flows" theory of fertility decline, as it has been tested and refined against 3rd World populations and against western historical data. The theory emphasizes the fundamental nature of social and economic relations within the family, pointing out how subtle changes in the former can have a profound effect on the latter. Also highlights the importance of micro studies in demographic work, and the need for applying scientific method to the study of fertility transition. The dynamics of fertility change in Australia from the late 19th century to the present, and in contemporary western and 3rd World countries is explored; emphasis is placed on alterations in the relative position of the sexes in terms of family change. The "wealth flows" theory asserts that fertility decline is the result of changes in the family's internal economic structure and that high fertility, per se, has not been an economic disadvantage throughout most of the world's history. Language: English Keywords: SOCIOECONOMIC FACTORS | DEMOGRAPHIC TRANSITION | HISTORICAL REVIEW | RESEARCH REPORT | FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS | AUSTRALIA | DEVELOPING COUNTRIES | Economic Factors | Population Dynamics | Demographic Factors | Population | Family Characteristics | Family and Household | Developed Countries | Oceania Document Number: 011865 |
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