Coping with population challenges / Louise Lassonde ; in collaboration with the Laboratoire de démographie of Geneva University ; translated from the French by Graham Grayston.
By: Lassonde, Louise
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Contributor(s): Université de Genève. Laboratoire de démographie économique et sociale.
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BookPublisher: London : Earthscan Publications Ltd., 1997Description: xv, 173 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.ISBN: 1853834203 .Subject(s): Population -- Economic aspects | Quality of lifeDDC classification: 301.32 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 301.32 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00159390 |
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This study offers a full examination of the challenges presented by a projected world population of ten billion by the year 2050. It analyzes the international agenda and the Plan of Action from the UN Cairo Conference, looking at the strengths, weaknesses and policy gaps to be filled. The author attempts to show how quantitative, Malthusian solutions are no longer adequate, suggesting a new and ethical approach is needed to build a sustainable world for many people.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 157-165) and index.
Introduction: A new perspective -- Points of reference -- A life of quality -- Population and development -- The gaps in the programme of action -- Practical measures -- Review of the international negotiations -- Coping with the challenges facing us -- Conclusion: Population as an ethical issue.