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[Problems concerning the population geography of China]
Geographische Berichte
|January 1, 1989
Summary
China
Area of Science:
- Demography
- Population Geography
- Sociology
Background:
- Analysis of China's population trends using 1982 census data.
- Examines historical population development and current distribution patterns.
- Highlights high population density in eastern China.
Purpose of the Study:
- Analyze present population distribution and trends in China.
- Investigate the relationship between urban and rural populations.
- Discuss the impact of family planning policies on population growth.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 1982 census data.
- Examination of population distribution and density.
- Review of migration patterns from agriculture to other sectors.
- Discussion of municipal classification of settlements.
Main Results:
- Population density is highest in eastern China.
- Significant migration from agriculture to other economic sectors.
- Implementation of "one-child" policy and family planning measures since 1978.
- Exploration of urban-rural population dynamics.
Conclusions:
- China's population distribution is geographically concentrated.
- Economic shifts are driving internal migration.
- Family planning policies aim to control population increase.
- Urban-rural population dynamics are a key geographical consideration.
Keywords:
Antinatalist PolicyAsiaChinaDemographic FactorsDeveloping CountriesEastern AsiaEconomic FactorsFamily PlanningFamily Planning ProgramsGeographic FactorsHistorical SurveyHuman ResourcesMigrationMigration, InternalOccupationsOne Child PolicyPolicyPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPopulation DynamicsPopulation PolicyRural PopulationSocial PolicySpatial DistributionUrban Population
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