The population explosion -- Measuring population trends -- The demographic transition -- Population issues in North America -- The limits to growth -- The myth of overpopulation? -- One solution: population control?
Summary:
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.
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