Strategies of analysis for macrosociological data have long relied on questionable methodology which sacrifices information in exchange for summary measures. This practical book provides the means to handle distributions and compositional data without forfeiting the information from which they derive. Real-world data and illustrations are featured throughout the text, and for easy reference, each chapter contains a summary and bibliography. For further ease, this handy reference is divided into three sections. Part I discusses comparative analysis of distributions, compositions, sequences of rates and other vectors. Part II studies the interdependence of the parts which together make up the whole. Part III investigates the aggregative analysis of such parts in both static and dynamic terms. Its chapters organized around substantive, current issues. It features illustrations based on real data. Bibliographic notes guide readers to further readings. Concluding remarks at chapter end focus attention on topics for additional study.

Methods for Macrosociological Research

Politics & Social Sciences

Namboodiri, Krishnan

Namboodiri, N. Krishnan

Social Sciences

Emerald Publishing

This book introduces population students to random fluctuation in population dynamics. Emphasizing the foundations of demographic analysis, it also covers the computational aspects. The methods discussed are applicable to the study of the structure and dynamics of any population--not just human. At the end of each chapter, Demographic Analysis includes problems and bibliographic notes stressing important points.

Demographic Analysis: A Stochastic Approach

Emerald Group Pub Ltd

This is the first volume to present a comprehensive treatment of the theory and application of life table techniques. The emphasis is placed on applications, and the theory is presented in such a way that individuals with minimal knowledge of calculus and matrix algebra can follow the argument.

Life Table Techniques and Their Applications (Studies in Population)

Business & Money

Suchindran, C. M.

Economics

Academic Press

Namboodiri and Corwin make a strong case for adopting a macro perspective in sociological investigations. They begin with an analysis of the micro perspective, with emphasis on the so-called individual as the unit of observation and analysis. They then proceed to a general discussion of the macro perspective, with particular emphasis on organizational networks as study objects. Rival paradigms for the analysis of organizations are reviewed. The study of interdependence among entities such as organizations is discussed and the use of input-output framework for such studies is expounded. Recommended for scholars conducting research or teaching courses on organizations in sociology, political science, and administration.

The Logic and Method of Macrosociology: An Input-Output Approach to Organizational Networks

Corwin, Ronald G.

Praeger

A Primer of Population Dynamics introduces to the basics of population studies. Author Krishnan Namboodiri utilizes a question-and-answer format that explores topics such as population theories and conceptual schemes, demographic data, mortality, fertility, migration, family and household, food production, and the environment and much more. Questions are accompanied by detailed explanations as well as references for additional information. An extensive index and glossary allow for easy retrieval of information. This introductory textbook is written for students studying demography, population, sociology, and public health.

A Primer of Population Dynamics (The Springer Series on Demographic Methods and Population Analysis)

Springer

Matrix Algebra is a vital tool for mathematics in the social sciences, and yet many social scientists have only a rudimentary grasp of it. This volume serves as a complete introduction to matrix algebra, requiring no background knowledge beyond basic school algebra. Namboodiri′s presentation is smooth and readable: it begins with the basic definitions and goes on to explain elementary manipulations and the concept of linear dependence, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors -- supplying illustrations through fully-worked examples.

Matrix Algebra: An Introduction (Quantitative Applications in the Social Sciences)

Sage Publications, Inc.

A Primer of Population Dynamics introduces to the basics  of population studies. Author Krishnan Namboodiri utilizes a  question-and-answer format that explores topics such as population  theories and conceptual schemes, demographic data, mortality,  fertility, migration, family and household, food production, and the  environment and much more. Questions are accompanied by  detailed explanations as well as references for additional  information. An extensive index and glossary allow for easy retrieval  of information. This introductory textbook is written for students  studying demography, population, sociology, and public health.

Matrix Algebra: An Introduction

Science & Math

Mathematics

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Methods for Macrosociological Research

Demographic Analysis: A Stochastic Approach

Life Table Techniques and Their Applications (Studies in Population)

The Logic and Method of Macrosociology: An Input-Output Approach to Organizational Networks

A Primer of Population Dynamics (The Springer Series on Demographic Methods and Population Analysis)

Matrix Algebra: An Introduction (Quantitative Applications in the Social Sciences)

A Primer of Population Dynamics (The Springer Series on Demographic Methods and Population Analysis)

Matrix Algebra: An Introduction