overpopulation

Thanks to modern medicine, people are living longer. But can our planet support such a large population? Experts weigh in on the subject, introducing readers to ideas and key details, including how populations grow, change, and how trends are measured. Take Action boxes suggest research activities students can do to increase their understanding of the issue. Appendix, Charts, Graphs, Tables, Fact Boxes, Full-color photographs, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Sidebars, Web Sites, Chapter Notes.

Discusses population growth and how it contributes to ecological problems.

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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.

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.