Beschreibung:
This book surveys the ways in which geographic approaches may be applied to population issues, exploring how human populations are embedded in natural and social environments. It encourages students to evaluate population issues critically, given that population topics are at the heart of many of today's most contentious subjects.
1 Introduction to Population Geography 2 Demographic Data, Visualization, and Interpretation 3 Population Distribution and Composition 4 Population Growth and Change 5 Population and Resources 6 Fertility Measures and Patterns 7 Ethical Issues in Fertility 8 Mortality and Morbidity 9 Emerging Trends in Population Health 10 Migration Patterns and Theories 11 Social Justice Issues in Migration 12 Sustainability and Social Justice in Population Issues