
Selects: How Zero Population Growth Works
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Navigating Population Dynamics
This chapter explores the relationship between carrying capacity and population dynamics, referencing historical figures like Malthus and Borlaug. It examines the complexities of global population estimates, population control measures, and the innovations in agriculture that have emerged in response to food scarcity concerns. The discussion also critiques Paul R. Ehrlich's influential views in 'The Population Bomb,' framing the ongoing debate around overpopulation and resource management.
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