Exploring the pervasive nature of busyness, this book delves into its impact on work, home, and leisure. It questions the societal expectations surrounding busyness and seeks to uncover the underlying motivations driving this phenomenon. Through a thoughtful examination, it invites readers to reflect on the implications of a busy lifestyle and the cultural narratives that shape our understanding of productivity and worth.
Population and Society is an undergraduate introduction to population that explains the latest shifts in population studies. The text provides a detailed and completely accessible overview that: - situates demographic aspects of population - births, deaths, migration, disease - within the context of broader social impacts, like work, health and wealth inequalities; - uses illustrative examples from the developed and developing world, avoiding a distinct UK, European or "Western" bias; - is illustrated throughout with pedagogic features, like chapter opening summaries, concluding list of key terms, suggestions for further readings, case study examples ("boxes"), and a glossary and full index. This text will be widely used as the standard and most up-to-date text on population and society for courses in the social sciences.