{"title":"Urban population trends: policies and the problem of measurement in developing African countries--the case of Cameroon.","authors":"B Lamlenn","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":85464,"journal":{"name":"Revue science et technique. Serie Sciences humaines","volume":"3 3-4","pages":"83-92"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1985-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"22025258","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[The primary consequences of a large agricultural project (SEMRY II) on the demographic situation in its area of influence].","authors":"M Audibert","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>\"This article describes to what extent a rice-growing development project, begun in 1979 in northern Cameroon, modified the demographic and migratory characteristics of the population within the zone of influence. A representative sample and a control group were followed from 1979 to 1981 using a multi-round survey technique. Data from the general population census (1976) were used to study the population's characteristics from 1976 to 1979.\" The study population is linked to 1976 census data, and various demographic estimates for the population are produced. An examination of migration patterns in the area indicates that \"the project had not yet succeeded in attracting the populations living in the more distant zones two years after its installation.\" (SUMMARY IN ENG)</p>","PeriodicalId":85464,"journal":{"name":"Revue science et technique. Serie Sciences humaines","volume":"3 3-4","pages":"64-82"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1985-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"22025256","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[The descendants questionnaire: a method for examining rural exodus in the areas of departure].","authors":"P Gubry, B S Lamlenn, E Ngwe, J M Tchegho","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The authors examine the rural exodus in the Cameroon \"through the use of a Descendants Questionnaire which is used to record the present place of residence of emigrant children as declared by their fathers. The methodology adopted for this exercise, though it raises certain specific problems, has made possible the recording of concrete conditions prevalent in the areas of departure of migrants.\" The project reported here began in 1981 and is continuing today. Copies of the questionnaire and the coding sheet are included in appendixes. (SUMMARY IN ENG)</p>","PeriodicalId":85464,"journal":{"name":"Revue science et technique. Serie Sciences humaines","volume":"3 1-2","pages":"129-43"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1985-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"22035186","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Origins and elements of the population policies of Cameroon Republic.","authors":"E Gwan Achu","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The author discusses the pro-natalist policies of Cameroon, measures that are not explicit population policies but are instead implied in other government policies and pronouncements. It is argued that \"this pronatalist policy partly has its roots in the inherent cultures of the people which have been forged from several years of ravages from epidemic and endemic diseases, inter-tribal conflicts and slave trade. These have been further authenticated, constitutionalised and perpetuated by official policy which bears the stamp of its French colonial masters....\" These policies include \"legislation against contraception and abortions, discriminatory taxation in favour of married persons, family allowances and other travel, leave, transfer, retirement, housing and educational benefits and concessions for persons with large families as well as an elaborate network of mother and child health care centers.\" Attention is also given to the establishment of family planning and family care clinics, contraceptive availability, and illegal abortions. (SUMMARY IN FRE)</p>","PeriodicalId":85464,"journal":{"name":"Revue science et technique. Serie Sciences humaines","volume":"3 1-2","pages":"116-28"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1985-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"22034626","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Population growth and housing needs for Cameroon 1976-2001.","authors":"L S Bongsuiru","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":85464,"journal":{"name":"Revue science et technique. Serie Sciences humaines","volume":" 1-2","pages":"61-92"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1983-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"22004533","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[The sex and age structure of medium-sized towns in Cameroon: an application of factor analysis].","authors":"E Ntitebirageza","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":85464,"journal":{"name":"Revue science et technique. Serie Sciences humaines","volume":" 1-2","pages":"93-112"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1983-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"22004536","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[A new method of determining ages: chronological classification].","authors":"P Gubry","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":85464,"journal":{"name":"Revue science et technique. Serie Sciences humaines","volume":" 1-2","pages":"113-22"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1983-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"22004532","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[A demographic analysis of migration to Yaounde].","authors":"E Ngwe","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":85464,"journal":{"name":"Revue science et technique. Serie Sciences humaines","volume":" 1-2","pages":"39-59"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1983-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"22005388","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[The population of Cameroon according to the 1976 census].","authors":"P Gubry, G Negadi, J Tayo","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":85464,"journal":{"name":"Revue science et technique. Serie Sciences humaines","volume":" 1-2","pages":"7-38"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1983-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"22004535","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}