As the world's population exceeds an incredible 6 billion people, governmentsâ€"and scientistsâ€"everywhere are concerned about the prospects for sustaina

The National Academy Press, based in Washington, D.C., presents the full text of a book entitled "Growing Populations, Changing Landscapes: Studies from India,

As the world's population exceeds an incredible 6 billion people, governmentsâ€"and scientistsâ€"everywhere are concerned about the prospects for sustaina

This valuable book summarizes recent research by experts from both the natural and social sciences on the effects of population growth on land use. It is a usef

Population, Land Use, and Environment: Research Directions offers recommendations for future research to improve understanding of how changes in human populatio