Book

Geographic aspects of population dynamics in Jamaica

Florida Atlantic University PressBoca Raton • Published In 1972 • Pages:

By: Eyre, L. Alan (Lawrence Alan).

Abstract
This work investigates the dynamics of the population-resource system in Jamaica beginning in the nineteenth century. The author discusses the general demography of Jamaica, and gives specifics on four study areas in different parts of the island: Penlyne Castle in the eastern interior, Yardley Chase-Big Yard and Mitchell Town on the south coast, and Barrett Town on the northwest coast. Methods included geographic surveys, participant observation, and intensive field surveys. Data were collected and analyzed on household composition, land and resource utilization, demographic trends, rural economy, employment, housing, farming technology, fertility, and migration.
Subjects
Population
Composition of population
History
Land use
Settlement patterns
Production and supply
culture
Jamaicans
Region
Middle America and the Caribbean
Sub Region
Caribbean
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Geographer
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Heather Fellows ; 1976
Field Date
1961, 1966-1968
Coverage Date
1810-1970
Coverage Place
Jamaica
Notes
L. Alan Eyre
Four fieldsites include Barrett Town, Mitchell Town, Penlyne Castle, Yardley Chase--Big Yard in the parishes of St. James, Clarendon, St. Thomas, and St. Elizabeth, respectively.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 159-164)
LCCN
760151084
LCSH
Jamaica--Population