LibGuides: Overpopulation: Background Information

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.

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Gives 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 Society
Provides issues, concepts, theories, examples, policies, etc. on emerging ways of thinking about people and nature.
Human Geography: People and the Environment
Places special emphasis on exploring the impact of human habitation and economic activity on the environment.
Encyclopedia of Population
Covers topics such as rapid demographic expansion, immigration, the environment impact of dense population, etc.
Population, Resources, and Conflict
Explores in detail the range of current and impending challenges the planet faces as a result of global warming.
The Concise Encyclopedia of Sociology
Includes articles and entries covering a variety of sociological topics including ones dealing with population.