population

Breaks down the population of the world into a collection of one hundred representative people and describes what one would find in this global village, covering languages, ages, religions, food, air and water, schooling, and possessions, accompanied by vivid color illustrations.

Offers case studies and background information on population and consumption that encourage the reader to think critically about problems associated with overpopulation.

Explores the effect of humans in changing the earth's landscape and what can be done to lessen our impact.

Offers opposing perspectives on the usefulness of the U.S. census, how accurately it represents the country's population, specifically regarding counts of college students, minorities, and same-sex couples, and possible reforms.

Considers opposing opinions on various issues concerning world population including problems of rapid growth, the effects of population on the environment, and ways of decreasing human fertility.

Examines the impact of human population growth, discussing the origins of the human species, the rise of cities, migration to the new world, population trends, and the scarcity of natural resources.

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.