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The methods and uses of anthropological demography / editors, Alaka M. Basu
, Peter Aaby.

P. cm.--(International studies in demography)
Includes bibliographical references.
1. Demographic anthropology. 2. Demography--Methodology.
I. Basu Alaka Malwade. II. Aaby Peter. III. Series.
GN33.5.M47 1998
304.6-dc21 98-6176

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