Biodemography has emerged and grown over the last fifteen years, with loyal and far-sighted support from its patrons. As it enters what might be called its adolescence as a field, it faces challenges ...

Demographic Research, Vol. 19 (JULY - DECEMBER 2008), pp. 1749-1758 (12 pages) The purpose of this opinion report is to outline what I consider to be the most promising areas for future biodemographic ...