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Keyfitz, Nathan – Scientific American, 1989
Discusses the issue of human population. Illustrates the projections of the growing human population in terms of developed and less developed countries. Describes the family planning programs in several countries. Lists three references for further reading. (YP)
Descriptors: Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Family Planning, Food
World Bank, Washington, DC. – 1984
This report, seventh in a series of annual publications, examines the relationship between population change and development, showing why continuing rapid population growth in developing countries is likely to mean a lower quality of life for millions of people. The first part of the report concludes that the economies of developing countries can…
Descriptors: Birth Rate, Developing Nations, Economic Development, Family Planning

Rugg, Dean S. – Journal of Geography, 1991
Presents a project making an introductory class in cultural geography more relevant. Describes how students select and evaluate three articles about geography and write about them. Suggests that students are better able to appreciate and retain a geographical perspective in a comparative world context by applying concepts of their choice to real…
Descriptors: Concept Teaching, Cultural Context, Ecology, Environment
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Bangkok (Thailand). Regional Office for Education in Asia and Oceania. – 1978
The document presents objectives and proceedings of a population education seminar involving representatives from 12 non Western nations. Major purposes of the seminar were to provide a forum where population experts from Asian and Oceanic nations could exchange ideas, cooperate in improving population education programs, and explore how to…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Education, Demography, Developing Nations