The End of World Population Growth in the 21st Century: New Challenges for Human Capital Formation and Sustainable Development

The End of World Population Growth in the 21st Century: New Challenges for Human Capital Formation and Sustainable Development

Authors:   Lutz W, Sanderson WC, Scherbov S

Publication Year:   2004

Reference:  Earthscan, London, UK (2004)

[ISBN 9781844070992]

Abstract

The 20th century was the century of explosive population growth, resulting in unprecedented impacts; in contrast, the 21st century is likely to see the end of world population growth and become the century of population aging. We are currently at the crossroads of these demographic regimes. This book presents fresh evidence about our demographic future and provides a new framework for understanding the underlying unity in this diversity. It is an invaluable resource for those concerned with the implications of population change in the 21st century.

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