10-05-2012, 01:43 AM
Ottoman censuses are used for the carrying capacity approach. There are two paragraphs about this method in this review of Hansen's Shotgun Method (begin from "The fourth method H. examines involves applying the concept of the "carrying capacity"..."): http://bmcr.brynmawr.edu/2007/2007-04-58.html
Stefan (Literary references to the discussed topics are always appreciated.)