Gavin W. Jones—A life devoted to population and development
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2023-01-01
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17441730
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17441749
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2-s2.0-85174313378
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Asian Population Studies
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SCOPUS
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Asian Population Studies (2023)
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Tey N.P. Gavin W. Jones—A life devoted to population and development. Asian Population Studies (2023). doi:10.1080/17441730.2023.2267224 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/90743
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Gavin W. Jones—A life devoted to population and development
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Abstract
Professor Gavin W. Jones dedicated an impressive 58-year career to extensive research on various aspects of population and development in Asia. As a seasoned consultant, he was pivotal in shaping population policies and programs in more than 10 Asian countries, impacting the region’s demographic landscape. Throughout his illustrious career, Gavin has left an indelible mark through his prolific publications, with 30 books, over 180 journal articles, and book chapters. His body of work covered various demographic subjects in the Asia-Pacific region, significantly contributing to our understanding of population dynamics in Southeast, South, and East Asia. His research has been instrumental in informing policy decisions in these regions by providing evidence-based recommendations. In addition to his consultancy and academic achievements, Gavin actively engaged in professional networks, fostering collaborations and facilitating knowledge exchange among fellow demographers and researchers. His commitment to mentorship has been invaluable, nurturing emerging demographers and supporting the next generation of population scholars in population and development. The present paper aims to delve into Professor Gavin W. Jones’s specific contributions to elucidate the intricate relationship between population and development, an area that inevitably intersects with other papers in this festschrift on marriage, fertility, and urbanization.