Six billion plus : world population in the twenty-first century
by
Newbold, K. Bruce, 1964-
Title
:
Six billion plus : world population in the twenty-first century
Author
:
Newbold, K. Bruce, 1964-
ISBN
:
9780742539280
9780742539297
Personal Author
:
Newbold, K. Bruce, 1964-
Edition
:
2nd ed.
Publication Information
:
Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, [2006], c2007.
Physical Description
:
xi, 245 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
Series
:
Human geography in the new millennium
Series Title
:
Human geography in the new millennium
General Note
:
Sub-title on 2002 ed.: Population issues in the twenty-first century.
Contents
:
Introduction : the world of child six billion -- Fertility and state policy -- The (un?)certainty of death and disease -- The impact of HIV and AIDS -- Immigration : closing or opening the door? -- Refugees, asylees, and IDPS: the growing crisis -- Population, economic growth, resources, and the environment -- The potential for conflict -- Conclusion : five demographic forces that will shape the world.
Abstract
:
"This text offers an introduction to world population growth and its implications for the future. Drawing on a geographical perspective and using examples from around the world, this fully updated edition will be an invaluable resource for all readers concerned with the intertwined issues of population, environment, and health."--BOOK JACKET.
Subject Term
:
Population forecasting.
Population geography.
Population -- Environmental aspects.
Public health -- Forecasting.
Social prediction.
Twenty-first century -- Forecasts.
Electronic Access
:
| Library | Material Type | Item Barcode | Shelf Number | Copy |
|---|
| IIEMSA | General Books | 33168020383697 | 363.9 N534S 2007 | 1 |