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The nature and scope of population studies in the United Kingdom.


 This review collects, collates, and disseminates information on recent and current population studies in the UK in order to inform and establish contacts between academic and nonacademic groups and individuals. The authors examine 1) present population research, 2) the organizations involved, 3) data organization, 4) research interests, 5) financial support, 6) linkage and integration of current work, and 7) future improvements in terms of the major population related disciplines: 1) demography; 2) sociology; 3) geography; 4) planning; 5) human genetics; and 6) medicine. Topics include data sources, modern developments, key organizations and commissions, national and international influences, professional societies, university research, and key literature and publications. The viewpoint and goals of each discipline are also presented. The authors discuss population education for undergraduates and postgraduates, and current research at the Centre for Population Studies as well as research at other academic centers. Government departments at both the national and local levels are briefly discussed along with scientific and professional bodies who have interests in the population field. The authors conclude that population interests and activities data back to the 18th century and involve official and unofficial academic and nonacademic bodies, and varied social and biomedical disciplines. While population studies are multidisciplinary, the amount of interdisciplinary study has been limited. Although the UK's contributions to population studies have been considerable, there is now much to be learned from Asia whose population problems are very different.
