Global Problems of Population Growth - Audio

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(MCDB 150) This survey course introduces students to the important and basic material on human fertility, population growth, the demographic transition and population policy. Topics include: the human and environmental dimensions of population pressure, demographic history, economic and cultural causes of demographic change, environmental carrying capacity and sustainability. Political, religious and ethical issues surrounding fertility are also addressed. The lectures and readings attempt to balance theoretical and demographic scale analysis with studies of individual humans and communities. The perspective is global with both developed and developing countries included.

This course was recorded in Spring 2009.

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  • Afairrose
    Can't imagine how I did without this course!
    After seven years of traditional college I am amazed to find this was one of the most stimulating and interesting courses I've ever experienced. I wish the written topics were listed somewhere as I have no doubt they would be fascinating. I have suggested this course to so many people that I needed to write a review to reach more.
  • Brian McBride
    Amazing - a scientific approach to vexing social problems by a true Renaissance man.
    I'll hate when the series ends!
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