Demography in a new key
The widespread opinion that demography is lacking in theory is based in part on a particular view of the nature of scientific theory, generally known as logical empiricism [or positivism]. A newer school of philosophy of science, the model-based view, provides a different perspective on demography,...
| Format: | Article |
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| Language: | English |
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Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research
2003-12-01
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| Series: | Demographic Research |
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| Online Access: | http://www.demographic-research.org/volumes/vol9/11/ |