"A brilliant and dangerous group of scientists are determined to save the world from the perils of overpopulation by releasing into the world a brutal virus. Having just arrived at the research station at the earth's southernmost tip, returning hero Hallie Leland has seven days to stop them from putting their plan into action"--Provided by publisher.
Examines the issues facing the world in regards to overpopulation, discussing how by 2015 there could be ten billion humans on the planet and how we might take steps now to ensure everyone can be fed, clothed, and sheltered adequately at that time.
Argues that the Earth's potential to produce food has reached the point where it can no longer keep up with population increases, and offers suggestions for achieving a humane balance between food and people.
Examines trends in population growth around the world, discussing the implications of increasing population in some of the planet's poorest regions; and looks at the economic boom in China and its possible future impact on the environment.
Discusses the world population and explains why it continues to grow, what may become of the world's natural resources, and how to help prevent an overpopulation crisis.
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.
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.
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.
Describes the stress the human population is putting on the world's natural resources, examines the causes of population change and how it is measured, and looks at what can be done to ease the problem.
