Convergence to Very Low Fertility in East Asia: Processes, Causes, and Implications

Explore the intricate dynamics of fertility trends in East Asia with Convergence to Very Low Fertility in East Asia: Processes, Causes, and Implications by Noriko O. Tsuya. Published by Springer Verlag in 2019, this insightful paperback spans 66 pages and delves into the factors that have led to a significant decline in fertility rates across the region.

Following a dramatic post-war decrease, where Japan's fertility rate plummeted from 4.5 children per woman in 1947 to 2.1 in 1957, the trend continued downward, dipping below replacement levels in the mid-1970s. By the early 2000s, the fertility rate had further declined to just 1.3 children per woman. This compelling work examines the processes and implications of these demographic changes, making it essential reading for anyone interested in social science, demography, and regional studies.