Outgrowth of a conference held in Buck Hill Falls, Pa., Sept. 6-7, 1972. Includes bibliographical references.
Contents:
Introduction / Charles F. Westoff -- Sex and contraception among unmarried teenagers / Melvin Zelnick and John F. Kantner -- Changes in contraceptive practices among married couples / Charles F. Westoff -- The increasing acceptance of sterilization and abortion / Larry L. Bumpass and Harriet B. Presser -- Tomorrow's contraception / S. Bruce Schearer -- Recent trends and group differences in fertility / Norman B. Ryder -- U.S. population growth in international perspective / Michael S. Teitelbaum -- The future growth of the American population / Norman B. Ryder -- The impact of population growth on the national economy / Stephen Enke -- The impact of population growth on resources and the environment / Ronald Ridker. The impact of population growth on government and society / Robert Parke -- Perfect fertility control : consequences for women and the family / Harriet B. Presser -- Population growth policy in developed countries / Bernard Berelson -- Recent developments in population growth policy in the United States / Charles F. Westoff.
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