… of Wachter (1974b) to the asymptotic independence of the singular values. A simple zero-one
law proved in Wachter (… the applications to multiple discriminants in Wachter (1976b). It is …

This volume takes stock of what biology and demography have to tell and ask each other
about human longevity as we move into the Third Millennium. The timing is auspicious. First, …

There is no generally accepted procedure for identifying ultradian pulsations in hormonal
time series. We suggest an approach based on removing long-term trends, such as diurnal …

… We are especially grateful to Kenneth Wachter, who chaired the panel that organized the
workshop, providing the spark and vital judgments about appropriate participants. The other …

Theories about biological limits to life span and evolutionary shaping of human longevity
depend on facts about mortality at extreme ages, but these facts have remained a matter of …

and Nutrition This article reports on a collaborative proj-ect which is investigating the usefulness
of data on height for the analysis of the impact of long-term changes in nutritional status …

New kids on the block! This volume spreads the word. Population-based sample surveys that
combine demographic, social, and behavioral data with biological indicators have arrived …

… The technique of quantile-quantile plotting using this limit has already been presented in
Wachter (1976d), and in Section 5 we present tables of quantiles to facilitate such applications. …

As population ageing strains social insurance systems, cohorts whose own fertility was low
will be reaching elderly status, leaving close biological kin in short supply. However, there is …

… An award-winning teacher and eminent demographer, Kenneth Wachter uses themes from
the individual lifecourse, history, and global change to convey the meaning of concepts such …