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.

A compilation of newspaper and magazine articles about the American population, considering such topics as the significance of a declining birthrate and the feasibility of a population policy.

Examines the history of international movements during the twentieth century designed to control global population that led to things such as sterilization camps in India and the one-child policy in China; and describes how these programs changed society and culture around the world.

Discusses the effects of population growth on the environment.