Population in Modern China - Global Problems of Population Growth
Offered By: Yale University via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the complex dynamics of population growth in modern China through this comprehensive lecture from Yale University's Global Problems of Population Growth course. Delve into traditional Chinese family structures and their impact on land use, leading to rural poverty and economic stagnation. Trace the country's journey from a pro-natal stance to strict fertility control measures, including the infamous one-child policy. Examine key historical events such as the Great Leap Forward and Cultural Revolution, and their influence on population trends. Gain insights into China's family planning programs and their role in managing the country's population, which has now surpassed 1.3 billion. Understand the intricate relationship between population, culture, economics, and government policies in shaping modern China's demographic landscape.
Syllabus
- Chapter 1. Population and Family Culture in China
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- Chapter 2. Land Scarcity and Family Culture in China
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- Chapter 3. Poverty and Imperialism in China
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- Chapter 4. 1900s Population Explosion in China
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- Chapter 5. The Great Leap Forward and Cultural Revolution
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- Chapter 6. Family Planning Programs in China
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