Background Information
Overpopulation is the situation that arises when rapid growth of a population results in a number that cannot be supported by the available resources. Use the following sources to learn more about overpopulation and the political, environmental, and social issues surrounding it.
- CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowGives overviews of major topic areas (including global population growth). Includes articles, lists of other resources, and Pro and Con arguments for most topics.
- Encyclopedia of Environment and SocietyProvides issues, concepts, theories, examples, policies, etc. on emerging ways of thinking about people and nature.
- Human Geography: People and the EnvironmentPlaces special emphasis on exploring the impact of human habitation and economic activity on the environment.
- Encyclopedia of PopulationCovers topics such as rapid demographic expansion, immigration, the environment impact of dense population, etc.
- Population, Resources, and ConflictExplores in detail the range of current and impending challenges the planet faces as a result of global warming.
- The Concise Encyclopedia of SociologyIncludes articles and entries covering a variety of sociological topics including ones dealing with population.