The Earthscan reader in population and development / edited by Paul Demeny and Geoffrey McNicoll.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Demeny, Paul George, 1932-

McNicoll, Geoffrey.

Earthscan.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Population--Economic aspects.

Population.

Birth control--Economic aspects.

Birth control.

Population policy.

Economic policy.

Economic development.

Poverty.

Physical Description:

x, 363 pages ; 24 cm

Other Title:

Reader in population and development

Place of Publication:

London : Earthscan Publications, 1998.

Summary:

"In 1930, the global population stood at two billion; by 2000, it will exceed six billion, in the same period, the value of the global economy will have multiplied ten-fold." "These twin processes of massive growth have profound consequences for human life, for societies and the international system, and for the global environment. In this Reader, the editors present a collection of seminal articles that explore these issues, drawn from a literate middle ground lying between the simplified popular treatments that characterize much of the debate, and the highly technical specialist literature. The material represents a wide range of positions within this highly-charged field."--BOOK JACKET.

Notes:

Also published in the U.S.A as: Reader in population and development

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Other Format:

Online version: Earthscan reader in population and development.

ISBN:

1853833630

9781853833632

OCLC:

39050869