Population Geography: Problems, Concepts, and Prospects

Population Geography provides students with an introduction to the subject, a task that requires integrating information from many disciplines including demography, geography, sociology, anthropology, psychology, political science, economics, biology, medicine, and philosophy. Population Geography takes a close look at causes and consequences of dramatic population growth in recent decades as well as a discussion of countries experiencing slow and zero population growth. Population Geography features updated information on: The U.S. Census Bureau and the statistics of Canada and other countries Current population data and demographic trends shown in color maps, graphs, and tables Global warming, including recent reports and plans from the Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change (IPCC) Genetically-modified foods and some of the anticipated benefits and problems U.S. immigration The consequences of urbanization and the resulting decline in populations of the Great Plains; and the AIDS pandemic Population Geography covers important population issues including: Population growth Demographics Population distribution and composition Basic demographic processes, mortality, fertility, and migration Relationship between population, environment, and food supply