population

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.

Examines the crisis of overpopulation-the stress on the environment, the competition between rich and poor nations, and what efforts are being taken to diffuse the crisis.

Contains entries on topics related to the study of population.

Presents the annotated text of the science-fiction novel "But What of Earth?" a story that examines the effects of declining population on civilization, and includes an introduction, notes, and conclusion in which the author details the indignities the book suffered at the hands of an incompetent editor.

Examines how unprecedented overpopulation is substantially contributing to problems such as African famine, global warming, acid rain, air and water pollution, and the garbage crisis.

Discusses world population trends, the rapidly intensifying problems of over-population, and proposed solutions to these problems.