Principles of Population Studies

Principles of Population Studies by Asha A. Bhende and Tara Kanitkar is a foundational textbook in demography, particularly suited for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in population studies, sociology, geography, and public policy. Published by Himalaya Publishing House, this work is especially relevant for students in India because of its detailed use of Indian population data and national-level policy discussion.

The book covers key topics such as:

• Nature and scope of population studies

• Sources of population data

• World population growth & distribution

• Population growth in India & demographic theories

• Mortality, fertility, and migration analysis

• Labour force and population structure

• Population policies, including India’s national policy

• Appendices with life tables, population projections, and policy documents.

This edition (19th reprint) is updated to reflect recent demographic trends and national/population policy changes, making it ideal for students, researchers, and anyone looking to understand India’s demographic context.