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.

1. Introduction.- 2. Population Theories and Conceptual Schemes.- 3. Demography, Demographic Data, and the Nature of Population Change.- 4. Mortality.- 5. Fertility.- 6. Migration.- 7. Population Composition.- 8. Population Distribution.- 9 Family and Household.- 10. Population, Food, and the Environment.- 11. Population Growth and Economic Development.- 12. Population Policy.- References.- Geographic Index.- Name Index.