Beyond Malthus: The Nineteen Dimensions of the Population Challenge
Author:   Lester R. Brown ,  Gary Gardner ,  Brian Halweil
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
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9781853836565


Pages:   168
Publication Date:   01 October 1999
Format:   Paperback
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Beyond Malthus: The Nineteen Dimensions of the Population Challenge


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Author:   Lester R. Brown ,  Gary Gardner ,  Brian Halweil
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Earthscan Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 13.80cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.453kg
ISBN:  

9781853836565


ISBN 10:   1853836567
Pages:   168
Publication Date:   01 October 1999
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements * Foreword * The Population Challenge * I Population Growth and * Grain Production * Fresh Water * Biodiversity * Energy * Oceanic Fish Catch * Jobs * Infectious Diseases * Cropland * Forests * Housing * Climate Change * Materials * Urbanization * Protected Natural Areas Education * Waste * Conflict * Meat Production * Income * II Conclusion * The Emergence of Demographic Fatigue * Notes * Index

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'...a useful text as a basis for student seminars and discussion.' John C Bowman. (Biologist (2001))


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Lester R. Brown is founder, president, and a senior researcher at the Worldwatch Institute. The senior author of the Institute's two annuals, State of the World and Vital Signs, he is perhaps best known for his pioneering work on the concept of environmentally sustainable development. Gary Gardner is a senior researcher at the Institute and has written on agriculture, waste, and materials issues for the annual State of the World report, World Watch magazine, and other Institute publications. Brian Halweil is a staff researcher and writes on issues related to food and agriculture, HIV/AIDS, cigarettes, and biotechnology.

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