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1. Aging Human Populations: Good for Us, Good for the Earth.

Author

Götmark F, Cafaro P, and O'Sullivan J

Subjects
Conservation of Natural Resources, Ecological and Environmental Phenomena, Humans, Socioeconomic Factors, Sustainable Development, Population Dynamics, Population Growth
Abstract

As the nations of the world grapple with the task of creating sustainable societies, ending and in some cases reversing population growth will be necessary to succeed. Yet stable or declining populations are typically reported in the media as a problem, or even a crisis, due to demographic aging. This is misguided, as economic analyses show that the costs connected with aging societies are manageable, while the economic, social, and environmental benefits of smaller populations are substantial. Earth's human-carrying capacity has been exceeded; hence, population growth must end and aging societies are unavoidable. They should be embraced as part of a just and prosperous future for people and the other species with whom we share our planet., (Copyright © 2018 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)

Published
2018
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2. Slowed ageing, welfare, and population problems.

Author

Wareham C

Subjects
Ethical Theory, Humans, Longevity, Aging, Life Expectancy, Mortality trends, Population Growth
Abstract

Biological studies have demonstrated that it is possible to slow the ageing process and extend lifespan in a wide variety of organisms, perhaps including humans. Making use of the findings of these studies, this article examines two problems concerning the effect of life extension on population size and welfare. The first--the problem of overpopulation--is that as a result of life extension too many people will co-exist at the same time, resulting in decreases in average welfare. The second--the problem of underpopulation--is that life extension will result in too few people existing across time, resulting in decreases in total welfare. I argue that overpopulation is highly unlikely to result from technologies that slow ageing. Moreover, I claim that the problem of underpopulation relies on claims about life extension that are false in the case of life extension by slowed ageing. The upshot of these arguments is that the population problems discussed provide scant reason to oppose life extension by slowed ageing.

Published
2015
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3. King in a maverick style.

Author

Abbasi K

Subjects
Family Planning Services, Global Health, Humans, Population Growth
Published
1999

4. Considering a smaller world. Review.

Author

Mckibben B

Subjects
Americas, Behavior, Conservation of Natural Resources, Demography, Developed Countries, Environment, North America, Population, Population Dynamics, United States, Evaluation Studies as Topic, Fertility, Life Style, Population Density, Population Growth
Published
1998

5. Overpopulation question is complex, scientist says.

Author

Bauman J

Subjects
Demography, Environment, Population, Population Dynamics, Conservation of Natural Resources, Evaluation Studies as Topic, Population Density, Population Growth
Published
1998

6. Next doubling.

Author

Mitchell JD

Subjects
Asia, Bangladesh, Conservation of Natural Resources, Demography, Developing Countries, Environment, International Agencies, Organizations, Pakistan, Population, Population Dynamics, United Nations, Evaluation Studies as Topic, Population Density, Population Growth
Published
1998

7. Poverty-led higher population growth in Bangladesh.

Author

Nakibullah A and Rahman A

Subjects
Asia, Bangladesh, Conservation of Natural Resources, Demography, Developing Countries, Environment, Health Workforce, Population, Population Dynamics, Socioeconomic Factors, Economics, Population Density, Population Growth, Poverty
Published
1996

8. The birth control movement before Roe v. Wade.

Author

Reed JW

Subjects
Americas, Behavior, Biology, Communication, Conservation of Natural Resources, Demography, Developed Countries, Economics, Environment, Genetics, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, North America, Population, Socioeconomic Factors, United States, Contraception, Eugenics, Evaluation Studies as Topic, Family Planning Services, Feminism, Leadership, Marriage, Population Density, Population Dynamics, Population Growth, Public Policy, Sexual Behavior, Women's Rights
Published
1995
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9. National interests.

Subjects
Africa, Africa South of the Sahara, Africa, Western, Americas, Asia, Behavior, China, Conservation of Natural Resources, Demography, Developed Countries, Developing Countries, Environment, Family Characteristics, Family Planning Services, Family Relations, Asia, Eastern, India, Nigeria, North America, Population, Population Dynamics, Psychology, Public Policy, Social Values, United States, Environmental Pollution, Evaluation Studies as Topic, Family Planning Policy, Health Planning, Nuclear Family, Population Density, Population Growth, Sex
Published
1994

10. The future of protected areas in a crowded world.

Author

Harmon D and Brechin SR

Subjects
Conservation of Natural Resources, Demography, Environment, Geography, Population, Urban Population, Ecology, Emigration and Immigration, Evaluation Studies as Topic, Population Density, Population Dynamics, Population Growth, Urbanization
Published
1994

12. [Population problem, comprehension problem].

Author

Tallon F

Subjects
Africa, Africa South of the Sahara, Africa, Eastern, Africa, Northern, Conservation of Natural Resources, Demography, Environment, Financial Management, Population, Rwanda, Socioeconomic Factors, Developing Countries, Economics, Evaluation Studies as Topic, Family Planning Services, International Cooperation, Population Density, Population Dynamics, Population Growth, Poverty, Social Change
Published
1993

13. Critique of zero population growth theory.

Author

Bhattacharya D

Subjects
Demography, Environment, Population, Social Sciences, Conservation of Natural Resources, Economics, Models, Theoretical, Population Density, Population Dynamics, Population Growth
Abstract

This is a critique of widely held theories concerning the relationship between population growth and economic development. "The central purpose of this paper is to critically analyse the zero population growth movement. The hypotheses of Neo-Malthusian theory or Zero Population Growth and the concept of Population Bomb will be briefly stated in Section 1. Section 2 will discuss the theory of demographic transition. Section 3 will critically examine the validity of the Neo-Malthusian theory of population growth. Our conclusions and recommendations will be stated in Section 4." The author's main contention is that overconsumption in developed countries is the major cause of the deterioration of the environment rather than overpopulation in the developing countries., (excerpt)

Published
1993

14. Policies and strategies. Bangladesh.

Author

Huq N

Subjects
Asia, Bangladesh, Conservation of Natural Resources, Delivery of Health Care, Demography, Developing Countries, Environment, Family Planning Services, Fertility, Health, Health Services, Organization and Administration, Population, Population Characteristics, Population Dynamics, Primary Health Care, Research, Statistics as Topic, Birth Rate, Forecasting, Government Programs, Health Planning, Maternal-Child Health Centers, National Health Programs, Population Control, Population Density, Population Growth, Public Policy, Rural Population
Published
1992

15. 5.5 billion -- and growing.

Author

Robey B

Subjects
Conservation of Natural Resources, Education, Environment, Research, Statistics as Topic, Developing Countries, Economics, Environmental Pollution, Population Density, Population Growth, Sex Education
Published
1992

16. Population policies in perspective.

Author

Duden B

Subjects
Conservation of Natural Resources, Demography, Environment, Population, Population Dynamics, Philosophy, Population Control, Population Density, Population Growth, Public Policy
Published
1992

17. Seven ways of causing the less developed countries' population problem to disappear -- in theory.

Author

Keyfitz N

Subjects
Conservation of Natural Resources, Demography, Environment, Organization and Administration, Population, Population Dynamics, Socioeconomic Factors, Developing Countries, Economics, Efficiency, Environmental Pollution, Evaluation Studies as Topic, Health Resources, Population Density, Population Growth, Poverty, Public Policy, Social Planning
Published
1992
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19. [Rwandan authorities preoccupied with the problem of disequilibrium between population and production].

Subjects
Africa, Africa South of the Sahara, Africa, Eastern, Africa, Northern, Conservation of Natural Resources, Developing Countries, Economics, Geography, Population, Rwanda, Social Planning, Agriculture, Demography, Efficiency, Environment, Environmental Pollution, Family Planning Policy, Fertility, Food Supply, Population Density, Population Dynamics, Population Growth, Public Policy
Published
1990

20. [Demography. Fewer children to live better].

Author

Biloa MR

Subjects
Africa, Africa South of the Sahara, Africa, Eastern, Africa, Northern, Attitude, Behavior, Conservation of Natural Resources, Demography, Developing Countries, Environment, Health Planning, Organization and Administration, Population, Psychology, Rwanda, Communication, Family Planning Policy, Family Planning Services, Government Programs, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Information Services, Population Density, Population Dynamics, Population Growth, Public Policy
Published
1990

21. [Ten scenarios on the future of world population].

Author

Niyibizi S

Subjects
Conservation of Natural Resources, Demography, Environment, Population, Disasters, Philosophy, Population Density, Population Dynamics, Population Growth
Published
1990

22. The 1990s: last chance to prevent doubling of world population.

Author

Speidel JJ

Subjects
Asia, Conservation of Natural Resources, Demography, Economics, Environment, Asia, Eastern, Korea, Population, Public Policy, Research, Statistics as Topic, Developing Countries, Evaluation Studies as Topic, Financial Management, Forecasting, Health Expenditures, Population Control, Population Density, Population Dynamics, Population Growth
Published
1990

23. Active Learning Institute: Energizing Science and Math Education. A Compilation of Lesson Plans.

Author

Cuyahoga Community Coll. - East, Cleveland, OH.

Abstract

The middle school and high school lessons featured in this collection were crafted by science and math teachers who participated in a week-long seminar sponsored by the Eisenhower Professional Development Program administered by the Ohio Board of Regents. The lessons showcase a variety of active learning strategies from using hands-on, low-tech approaches to integrating high-tech, cutting-edge resources. Lesson topics include: (1) Investigating Energy Sources; (2) Probing the World of Energy and Its Conservation; (3) Fish Out of Water--Man Out of Land; (4) Are You Listening? (Noise Pollution); (5) Countdown to Population Explosion; (6) Hazardous Chemicals in Your Home!; (7) Water, Water Everywhere--How Much Is There to Drink?; (8) Water, Water Everywhere--But Not a Drop to Drink; (9) A Multi-Level Water Study; (10) Futuristic Fuel from Water; and (11) Acid Rain. (WRM)

Published
1998

24. Countdown to Six Billion Teaching Kit.

Author

Zero Population Growth, Inc., Washington, DC.

Abstract

This teaching kit features six activities focused on helping students understand the significance of the world population reaching six billion for our society and our environment. Featured activities include: (1) History of the World: Part Six Billion; (2) A Woman's Place; (3) Baby-O-Matic; (4) Earth: The Apple of Our Eye; (5) Needs vs. Wants; and (6) Six Billion Reasons. (WRM)

Published
1998

25. Why Population Matters, 1996.

Author

Population Action International, Washington, DC.

Abstract

Population growth around the world affects Americans through its impact on economy, environment, safety, and health, and the condition of the world children will inherit. The cumulative evidence is strong that current rates of population growth pose significant and interacting risks to human well-being and are a legitimate concern for Americans. The demographic case is presented for U.S. assistance to programs that help slow population growth in developing countries. Furthermore lower rates of population growth would contribute significantly to improving people's lives. The population, which numbers about 5.8 billion people, grows by nearly 90 million people each year, and it is not physically possible for population growth to continue long at today's levels. Sixteen key reasons for slowing population growth are described under the general headings of economic development, the environment, and safety and health. "Education" is key reason number 5 (pages 23-24) under the heading of Economic Development. The U.S. government currently provides its population assistance through bilateral, nongovernmental, and multilateral channels, but growth in U.S. funding for family planning and other reproductive health services has not kept pace with demand. The 30-year U.S. effort to make contraception and related health services available worldwide is threatened by misunderstandings and misinformation. An attachment explains how to write effective letters to legislators in support of population programs. (Contains 17 graphs, 2 tables, 2 figures, and 15 references.) (SLD)

Published
1996

26. World Population: Fundamentals of Growth. Student Chartbook. Third Edition.

Author

Population Reference Bureau, Inc., Washington, DC. and Kent, Mary Mederios

Abstract

This booklet is designed for K-12 students and educators to learn about world population growth factors. Data are shown through charts and graphs with brief explanations. The booklet contains: (1) "World Population Growth and Regional Distribution through History"; (2) "Population Growth through Natural Increase"; (3) "Effect of Migration on Population Growth"; (4) "Three Patterns of Population Change"; (5) "The Status of Women"; (6) "Patterns of World Urbanization"; (7) "World Health"; (8) "Study Questions"; (9) "Largest Urban Areas in the World in 1950, 1995, and 2015"; (10) "1995 World Population Data Sheet"; (11) "Data Sheet Definitions"; (12) "Data Sheet Notes"; (13) "Countries, Areas, and Densities"; (14) "Glossary of Population Terms"; and (15) "For Further Reading and Research." The information comes from data gathered by the International Programs Center, Population Division, of the U.S. Bureau of the Census; the Population Division and the Statistical Division of the United Nations; and the World Bank. (EH)

Published
1995

27. Assessing Population Issues through the Use of the Document-Based Question Model. Fulbright Overseas Seminar, Indian, July-August 1994. Curriculum Project.

Author

Center for International Education (ED), Washington, DC. and Poplaski, Richard

Abstract

These materials were developed by a participant in the Fulbright Summer Seminar on India. The materials provide information for teaching about world population growth, for average to above average for ninth graders in the Bethlehem Central School system (New York) using various instructional methodologies which are intended to help students develop analytical skills through a series of group activities and individual writing tasks. A major component of this methodology is linked to the use of Document Based Question (DBQ) activities. Other cooperative learning strategies include the use of small group discussions, role playing, and panel discussions. The procedure for using the DBQ model is outlined in detail with suggestions for evaluation. Research involves the use of primary, secondary, and tertiary sources. (EH)

Published
1994

28. Integration of Population Education in APPEAL. Volume Two: Population Education in Universal Primary Education.

Author

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, Bangkok (Thailand). Principal Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific.

Abstract

These lesson plans are the result of two regional workshops sponsored by UNESCO in Indonesia in 1989 and Pakistan in 1991. The workshops focused on the need to introduce population education core messages in the Asia-Pacific Programme of Education for All (APPEAL). These prototypes of exemplar instructional materials for primary education, literacy and continuing education programs were developed and tested during the workshops. These materials can be used by different countries in the regions as possible types of materials that can be adapted to suit their needs. The table of contents shows two parts. Part 1, "Exemplar Teaching/Learning Materials from Indonesia," contains the following: (1) "Small Family Size for Family Welfare"; (2) "Delayed Marriage"; (3) "Responsible Parenthood"; (4) "Population Planning for Environment and Resource Conservation and Development"; (5) "Reorientation of Population-related Beliefs and Values"; (6) "Enhancement of the Status of Women"; (7) "Small Family Size for Family Welfare"; (8) "Delayed Marriage"; (9) "Responsible Parenthood"; (10) "Enhancement of the Status of Women"; and (11) "Delayed Marriage." Part 2, "Exemplar Teaching/Learning Materials from Pakistan," contains the following: (1) "Our Problems"; (2) "Our Population"; (3) "Family"; (4) "Teaching of the Holy Prophet Muhammad"; (5) "Implications of Population Growth"; (6) "Living Things and Their Environment"; and (7) "Shimim's Story." The book contains pictures to illustrate the different scenarios for small and large families. (EH)

Published
1992

29. [The ecological limits to demographic growth].

Author

Raffestin C

Subjects
Conservation of Natural Resources, Demography, Economics, Environment, Population, Agriculture, Developed Countries, Developing Countries, Ecology, Energy-Generating Resources, Food Supply, Geography, Population Density, Population Dynamics, Population Growth, Socioeconomic Factors
Published
1989

30. Over the limit.

Author

Qu G

Subjects
Asia, China, Demography, Developing Countries, Environment, Asia, Eastern, Geography, Population, Population Characteristics, Population Dynamics, Public Policy, Urban Population, Conservation of Natural Resources, Population Control, Population Density, Population Growth, Rural Population, Urbanization
Published
1989

31. [Morality and contraception].

Author

Gakwaya D

Subjects
Africa, Africa South of the Sahara, Africa, Eastern, Africa, Northern, Behavior, Conservation of Natural Resources, Demography, Developing Countries, Environment, Family Planning Services, Population, Population Dynamics, Psychology, Rwanda, Contraception, Culture, Ethics, Philosophy, Population Density, Population Growth, Religion, Social Values
Published
1988

32. [Demography and the cities in Burkina Faso].

Author

Sirven P

Subjects
Africa, Africa South of the Sahara, Africa, Northern, Africa, Western, Burkina Faso, Developing Countries, Environment, Geography, Population, Research, Statistics as Topic, Urban Population, Conservation of Natural Resources, Demography, Emigration and Immigration, Food Supply, Forecasting, Population Density, Population Dynamics, Population Growth, Urbanization
Published
1987

33. Population pressure and land resource depletion in southeastern Nigeria.

Author

Okafor FC

Subjects
Africa, Africa South of the Sahara, Africa, Western, Developing Countries, Economics, Emigration and Immigration, Environment, Geography, Nigeria, Research, Social Sciences, Agriculture, Conservation of Natural Resources, Demography, Ownership, Population, Population Density, Population Dynamics, Population Growth, Rural Population, Socioeconomic Factors, Statistics as Topic, Transients and Migrants
Published
1987
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34. [Problems of population and environment in Indonesia].

Author

Mantra IB

Subjects
Asia, Asia, Southeastern, Developing Countries, Economics, Geography, Indonesia, Population, Social Class, Social Planning, Agriculture, Conservation of Natural Resources, Demography, Ecology, Environment, Environmental Pollution, Health Workforce, Population Density, Population Dynamics, Population Growth, Poverty, Socioeconomic Factors
Published
1984

35. The population factor.

Author

Kats G

Subjects
Africa, Africa, Northern, Attitude, Behavior, Conservation of Natural Resources, Delivery of Health Care, Demography, Developing Countries, Economics, Egypt, Environment, Family Planning Policy, Family Planning Services, Health, Health Services, Middle East, Motivation, Organization and Administration, Politics, Public Policy, Government Programs, Health Planning, National Health Programs, Population, Population Control, Population Density, Population Dynamics, Population Growth, Social Planning
Published
1983

36. [Population: evolution of Rwandan attitudes or the adaptation of the Rwanda population to population growth].

Author

Ngendakumana M

Subjects
Africa, Africa South of the Sahara, Africa, Eastern, Africa, Northern, Conservation of Natural Resources, Demography, Developing Countries, Environment, Marriage, Psychology, Rwanda, Agriculture, Attitude, Behavior, Ecology, Economics, Family Characteristics, Family Relations, Population, Population Density, Population Dynamics, Population Growth, Social Planning
Published
1988

38. Food and population.

Subjects
Africa, Agriculture, Humans, Food Supply, Population Growth
Published
1985

39. Sub-Saharan Africa thirty years hence.

Author

Wheeler J

Subjects
Africa, Africa South of the Sahara, Conservation of Natural Resources, Demography, Developing Countries, Economics, Employment, Health, Health Workforce, Population, Population Dynamics, Urbanization, Ecology, Environment, Population Density, Population Growth
Published
1986

40. [Population policies and population trends in China].

Author

Pressat R

Subjects
Asia, China, Conservation of Natural Resources, Developing Countries, Environment, Asia, Eastern, Demography, Family Planning Policy, Fertility, Mortality, Politics, Population, Population Control, Population Density, Population Dynamics, Population Growth, Public Policy
Published
1983

41. Population growth in Shanghai and its characteristics.

Author

Zhang K

Subjects
Age Distribution, Age Factors, Asia, Birth Rate, China, Demography, Developing Countries, Emigration and Immigration, Family Planning Services, Asia, Eastern, Population, Population Characteristics, Population Density, Population Dynamics, Rural Population, Sex Distribution, Sex Factors, Sex Ratio, Urban Population, Health Planning, Politics, Population Control, Population Growth, Public Policy
Published
1985

42. Initiatives in Africa.

Author

Goliber TJ and Middleberg MI

Subjects
Africa, Africa South of the Sahara, Africa, Eastern, Africa, Northern, Africa, Western, Conservation of Natural Resources, Delivery of Health Care, Demography, Developing Countries, Environment, Health Planning, Health Services, Liberia, Medicine, Niger, Nigeria, Zambia, Family Planning Policy, Politics, Population, Population Density, Population Dynamics, Population Growth, Public Policy
Published
1986

43. [India: population explosion and demographic transformation].

Author

Domros M

Subjects
Asia, Conservation of Natural Resources, Developing Countries, Environment, Family Planning Services, India, Population, Demography, Emigration and Immigration, Geography, Health Planning, Population Control, Population Density, Population Dynamics, Population Growth, Public Policy
Published
1984

44. Dead ends in migrations: emerging trends in demographic dynamics.

Author

Lakshmanna C

Subjects
Asia, Conservation of Natural Resources, Developing Countries, Environment, Geography, India, Population, Urban Population, Demography, Emigration and Immigration, Population Density, Population Dynamics, Population Growth, Urbanization
Published
1989

45. The disintegrating world.

Author

Mayur R

Subjects
Asia, Conservation of Natural Resources, Developing Countries, Environment, Geography, India, Demography, Population, Population Density, Population Dynamics, Population Growth, Urban Population, Urbanization
Published
1984

46. [Is the world threatened with overpopulation?].

Author

Smolinski Z

Subjects
Conservation of Natural Resources, Demography, Environment, Fertility, Mortality, Population, Population Dynamics, Ecology, Environmental Pollution, Population Density, Population Growth
Published
1985

47. The population crisis in sub-Saharan Africa.

Author

Meerman J and Cochrane SH

Subjects
Africa, Africa South of the Sahara, Conservation of Natural Resources, Demography, Developing Countries, Environment, Population, Population Dynamics, Research, Statistics as Topic, Economics, Forecasting, Population Density, Population Growth
Published
1982

48. [Environmental pollution and population growth in Latin America].

Author

Viel B

Subjects
Americas, Caribbean Region, Central America, Communicable Diseases, Demography, Disease, Environment, Infections, Latin America, North America, South America, Conservation of Natural Resources, Developed Countries, Developing Countries, Ecology, Environmental Pollution, Health, Population, Population Density, Population Dynamics, Population Growth, Public Health, Sanitation
Published
1983

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