population

Provides an overview of overpopulation on the Earth, exploring the challenges faced, and the effects around the world.

Looks at how rapid population growth around the world has affected the natural resources and environment of the Earth, discusses the challenges posed by an increasing population in need of food, water, and housing, and examines what is being done to plan for the future.

Examines changes in the world's population and discusses food production methods and social policies that can help to ensure enough food for all.

In a society that allows families to have only two children, a group of third-borns tries to save themselves and others like them.

Discusses what the author argues is a global desire of women to have fewer children, and more for the children they have, and covers issues of climate change, hunger, disease, overpopulation, housing costs, and humanity's ability to adapt to societal needs.

This book is a collection of articles in which authors debate whether global population growth poses a serious challenge, whether population is a threat to the environment, and whether continued population growth will harm economies worldwide.

The report explores the critical connections among population dynamics, reproductive health, women's lives and climate change as they relate to greenhouse gas emissions and societies' resillence to the impact of climate change. The report describes what can be done to slow down-and possibly roll back--climate change and what must be done to help the poor adapt to the climate change that is already under way.--from introductory letter presented by UNFPA and the Worldwatch Institute.

Examines the important issue of population growth and how it has global significance in this anthology of essays. Includes sidebars and world maps.

Provides statistics and information about issues facing the world, discussing wealth, population trends, education, health, economy, and the environment. Includes tables, graphs, maps, and photographs.