title: [A historical and sociological analysis of annexation and separation of communities and local governments:  its relevance to the analysis of population distribution in local areas].
mesh_terms: D001208:Asia; D003710:Demography; D019049:Developed Countries; D003906:Developing Countries; D005202:Asia, Eastern; D005843:Geography; D007564:Japan; D011057:Politics; D011153:Population; D011154:Population Characteristics; D012106:Research; D012424:Rural Population; D013223:Statistics as Topic; D014505:Urban Population
keywords: Area Analysis; Asia; Demographic Analysis; Demographic Factors; Developed Countries; Developing Countries; Eastern Asia; Geographic Factors; Historical Survey; Japan; Political Factors; Population; Population Characteristics; Research Methodology; Rural Population; Rural Spatial Distribution--changes; Spatial Distribution--changes; Urban Population; Urban Spatial Distribution--changes