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Peer reviewedChakravarti, A. K. – Journal of Geography, 1976
An effective means of cartographic representation of India's population growth and its spatial characteristics is the focus of this paper. A population growth index and population growth types are discussed. (Author/ND)
Descriptors: Classification, Demography, Geographic Distribution, Human Geography
Peer reviewedSchnell, George A.; Monmonier, Mark S. – Journal of Geography, 1976
This article presents a method for facilitating the explanation of regional patterns of population change by emphasizing both cartographic clarity and meaningful geographic typologies. (Author)
Descriptors: Classification, Demography, Human Geography, Map Skills
Peer reviewedHunter, John M.; Meade, Melinda S. – Journal of Geography, 1971
Population models, both flat and vertical, make excellent group activities. Methods of instruction are detailed with examples. Models may be used to make transformations to demographic base maps upon which other population characteristics may be shown. (NH)
Descriptors: Demography, Educational Media, Geography Instruction, Map Skills
Direct linkDunn, James – Journal of Geography, 2004
People have been leaving rural environments and moving into urban environments. By 2007, the most people in the world will live in cities (United Nations 2002). Mexico illustrates this world trend closely. Mexico now publishes data on the Internet that can be used to study the movement of people within the country. A lesson is presented with…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Rural to Urban Migration, Urban Demography, Migration Patterns
Peer reviewedLaPrairie-Whitacre, Lisa Allison – Journal of Geography, 1991
Presents lessons on geographic concepts concerning migration and population change. Suggests student analysis of census data. Focuses on the recent influx of Hispanic immigrants through concepts of assimilation, discrimination, and time decay. Observes that Hispanics, the oldest U.S. immigrant group, are presently viewed as the newest. Examines…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Demography, Geographic Concepts, Geography Instruction
Peer reviewedHaverluk, Terrence – Journal of Geography, 1997
Traces the settlement and demographic patterns of Hispanic Americans in the United States from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. Although originally concentrated in the southwest, Hispanics began migrating northward into some northeastern areas after World War II. Includes maps and tables detailing these demographics. (MJP)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cultural Interrelationships, Demography, Ethnic Groups
Peer reviewedAlderman, Derek H.; Good, Daniel B. – Journal of Geography, 1996
Reviews two software programs, "PhoneDisc Business95" and "BusinessMAP LTF," that offer user-friendly, low-cost, and quick methods of identifying and mapping patterns of the names of U.S. businesses. This software can be used to help students understand how populations see and define themselves regionally and visualize the demographic spread of…
Descriptors: Built Environment, Business, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation
