population

Argues that the world's explosive population growth has led to the extinction of millions of wild plants and animals and explores how humans can stop the destruction of natural environments and re-balance the world's species biodiversity.

A reprint of a 1968 text which examines the problem of overpopulation, presenting scenarios of what might happen if population growth continues to outstrip the death rate, and looking at how the problem is being addressed and what still needs to be done.

Examines the problems of overpopulation, food and energy shortages, ecological imbalance, and environmental pollution and the effects of these factors on social and economic systems.

Contains maps, graphs, and text that provide information about various linkages between population and environmental issues, features analyses of individual topics related to ecosystems and human activities, and includes case studies that look at population-environment relationships in six selected areas.

Features a variety of engaging infographics that teach readers all about world population including fascinating statistics about the gender, history, religion, and density of the world's population.

Emphasizes the differences among the four billion people on earth.

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

Emphasizes the differences and similarities among the six billion people on earth.

Discusses conditions affecting populations of various species, causes and effects of animal explosions and invasions, man's influence on animal populations, and the problems of expanding human population.