Population problems

"The effects of the rapidly expanding human population on the environment and the planet's future is a matter of increasing concern and lively debate. This collection of essays discusses some of the most important aspects of the population growth phenomenon and offers potential solutions. Chapters analyse population dynamics, carrying capacity of the environment, water and food supply, effects on tribal societies and the AIDS pandemic." "This book will be reference for demographers, economists, environmentalists, geographers, public health experts, academics and politicians."--BOOK JACKET.