Analyzing the global population crisis : asking questions, evaluating evidence, and designing solutions
Titre
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Analyzing the global population crisis : asking questions, evaluating evidence, and designing solutions
Philip, Steele
Sommaire
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The world's population has more than doubled in the past fifty years, which has strained natural resources, increased pollution, and harmed many plants and animals. This book examines demography around the world, covering immigration, refugees, urbanization, poverty, trade, and access to water and food. Controversial issues such as eugenics and abortion are also discussed in terms of their impact on population and birth rates, providing readers with various perspectives to critique this complex issue.
Date de publication comme intervalle
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2019,
2017
Analyzing environmental change.
Description matérielle
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48 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Note générale
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Includes glossary and index.
Terme de vedette-matière
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Overpopulation.
Population.
Human ecology.
Environmental degradation.
Résumé
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The world's population has more than doubled in the past fifty years, which has strained natural resources, increased pollution, and harmed many plants and animals. This book examines demography around the world, covering immigration, refugees, urbanization, poverty, trade, and access to water and food. Controversial issues such as eugenics and abortion are also discussed in terms of their impact on population and birth rates, providing readers with various perspectives to critique this complex issue.
Numéro international normalisé des livres (ISBN)
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9781502639417
9781502639424
Informations de publication
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New York : Cavendish Square, 2019.
©2017.
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| Mount Pleasant | TCR 363.91 STE | Teacher resource | 30152000265036 | Checked out |
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