Book

Demography of the Dobe !Kung

Academic Press • New York • Published In 1979 • Pages: 22, 389

By: Howell, Nancy.

Abstract

This source is a thorough study of the demography of the !Kung of the Dobe area of Botswana. A lengthy discussion of demographic theory and method is included along with the demographic facts. Topics covered include mortality, fertility, marriage and divorce. The fertility of the Dobe !Kung is found to be surprisingly low. Fertility is then analyzed comparatively, and in terms of women's and men's fertility rates. In addition, three chapters are devoted to the analysis of computer simulations of the Dobe population. Finally, the genetic implications of Dobe !Kung demography are considered, before the source concluded with demographic predictions for the future. Included in this work are over 100 figures, and many photos. In general, this piece is very thorough in its treatment of !Kung demography. There is, however, much more theoretical and methodological discussion than there is relevant data.

HRAF PubDate

2005

Region

Africa

Sub Region

Southern Africa

Document Type

Book

Evaluation

Creator Type

Sociologist

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Christopher Latham

Field Date

June 1967-April 1969

Coverage Date

1963-1973

Coverage Place

Dobe area, Botswana

Notes

Nancy Howell

General demographic theory and method is indexed for Theoretical Orientation (121). Actual statistical applications and models, along with detailed discussions of these, are indexed for Organization and Analysis of Results of Research (128).

Includes bibliographical references (p. 367-375)

LCCN

79010147

LCSH

San (African people)