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Overpopulation, 2007.
An analysis of the solutions for the world's food shortages, due to overpopulation.
942 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of overpopulation. Specifically, it discusses overpopulation and how it is affecting the world's food supply. The paper looks at whether the world will be able to develop enough food sources to feed itself. It gives examples of countries that have increased their food supply, such as China and discusses whether this will be possible in other countries.
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"One of the countries most affected by overpopulation is China. They implemented a one child only policy for families in the 1970s to help limit population growth, and have faced great famines throughout their history. The last ended as recently as 1961, as author Vaclav Smil notes, "'The world's greatest famine,' this was an overwhelmingly man-made (Mao-made, to be exact) famine, and by the time it ended in 1961 it left behind about 30 million dead" (Smil 72). Today, China has modernized its food production and farming techniques to a point that they can supply adequate amounts of food to all their residents, and export some foods besides (Smil 80). Hunger is not completely obliterated in China, but they are far ahead of many other overpopulated countries in food production and hunger management, and their food production techniques have made this possible. If China can do it, other countries can build up their food supplies as well, but they may need help from the United States when they implement projects."
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The Strain of Overpopulation on the Environment, 2006.
This paper defines overpopulation and explores its effects on the environment.
1,075 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 37.95
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This paper defines overpopulation and explores its effects on the environment. The paper first explores how population density effects the environment. Then, it briefly considers overpopulation as it pertains to under-developed nations. Finally, the paper describes the dangers of population growth should the current rate of growth remain constant or increase.
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"Overpopulation in under-developed/third world nations has greatly affected the health of those concerned and the environment; most of these nations struggle to even maintain the status-quo, while living conditions decrease their population increases. "It is a cyclic process that is spiraling out of control. Overpopulation has lead to the spreads of disease and famine. As populations rise, the general health conditions decrease because fewer people are able to receive medical care. Similarly, poor living conditions and sanitation, particularly the lack of clean water, leads to serious outbreaks of disease. While working with the Peace Corps in Kenya, my brother became stricken with malaria after consuming unclean water. Although he survived many others in these poor countries cannot afford the cost of health care and the end result is all too many times death. If the issue isn't the lack of clean water; it's the simple task of housing all these people. In an attempt to feed and house these people many nations (not just under-developed nations) resort to clearing areas of land to make room for agriculture (to include irrigation), home developments, and the further construction of factories/industries (who will not doubt require the use of more fossil fuels). If the current rate of population growth continues, humanity will deplete the Earth of all her resources and cause its own extinction."
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Overpopulation, 2007.
An analysis of the problem of overpopulation and the limited available energy to sustain mankind.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper discusses the problem of overpopulation and its consequences. The paper bases its discussion on the theory that the earth is a system with only a finite amount of energy available for human use. The paper concludes that the only legitimate solution to the problems of overpopulation and limited energy is to begin implementing alternative energy sources and more localized economies.
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"In the United States, unfortunately, society has been organized in such a fashion as to all but require the spending of vast amounts of energy merely to feed our population. Agriculture, in particular, is highly dependent upon the availability of fossil fuels: they are required for fertilizers, to operate virtually all farm equipment, and--perhaps most importantly--to distribute agricultural products to our growing population. If you add this energy requirement to those spent by the average American each year for personal transportation, electricity, heating, and air conditioning, then each child born in the United States is the equivalent to approximately ten children born in the rest of the world--excepting Western Europe and Japan. Obviously, this poses serious problems for the future of the United States in a future of limited energy resources. The sad result is that as growth rates continue in the Untied States, American society is been sped closer to the brink of catastrophe--what ecologists term a populational spike and die-off."
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Overpopulation's Connection to Homosexuality, 2006.
An essay examining the possibility of any correlation between homosexuality and the problem of overpopulation.
1,669 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper evaluates the consideration that there might be a correlation between the world's overpopulation problem and homosexuality and concludes that any such consideration is ludicrous.
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"Recent newspaper articles headline the fact that the world has now passed the six billion population mark. The same newspapers featured a story from Lynchburg, Virginia, that the Rev. Jerry Fallwell, poster-boy of the extreme Christian Right, had decided to sit with 200 gays to discuss some sort of rapprochement. Is there a connection? Is there some sort of "social Darwinism" or "sexual survival of the fittest" to determine a way to slow the overpopulation of the Earth's limited resources? Frankly, chances are that there is no connection. Instead, the defamation of homosexuals continues, as evidenced by the Oklahoma preacher, parked across from Fallwell's Liberty University meeting with a big sign that read: "God hates fags"."
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Theories and Experiments on Overpopulation, 2000.
An examination of the problem of overpopulation in the near future, through various theories and experiments. The U.S.A, third in population, is compared to other populated countries such as India and China under a number of categories.
2,981 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 15 sources, $ 88.95
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This paper examines the problem that overpopulation will pose in the near future. It examines several theories and predictions on this problem, ranging from the Book of Genesis to Thomas Malthus's mathematical hypothesis. Furthermore, the paper analyses several experiments done on the subject, proving how serious the problem is. The United States, third in population, is compared to other populated countries such as India and China in numerous aspects, including: population, industrialization, health, food supply, etc.
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Overpopulation and Famine, 2005.
This paper discusses Thomas Malthus' ideas of overpopulation naturally leading to famine.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 10 sources, $ 80.95
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The paper shows how Malthus believed that famine was the natural mechanism that reduced a population whenever the number of individuals in a particular area exceeded the carrying capacity of the land. The paper explains, however, that famine is a direct result of increased agricultural production. The more food we produce, the more people are born, leaving the problem of overpopulation and famine for subsequent generations.
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""Population has this constant tendency to increase beyond the means of subsistence ... the ultimate check to population appears then to be a want of food." (Thomas Malthus, An Essay on the Principle of Population, pages 2-6.) Thomas Malthus, when he originally wrote those words way back in 1798, believed that unchecked population growth will ultimately be arrested by one of three factors: emigration, disease, and famine (Manning, 2004: 81). Of the three of those factors, it is apparent from the above quote that Malthus believed famine to be the final and ultimate solution to rapid population growth. In the two centuries since Malthus made himself famous - or infamous depending on one's perspective - the man and his ideas have been the brunt of exceeding criticism from the scientific and non-scientific communities. The reason is simple.
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World Overpopulation and the Economic Effects, 2000.
A look at world overpopulation with a specific focus on countries such as China and those in Africa.
2,200 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 9 sources, $ 68.95
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This paper discusses the ever growing problem of world overpopulation. The paper analyses the problem, obstacles in the way of a solution, and possible methods of improving the world situation.
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"Since the turn of the century the world's population has grown over six-fold. By the year 2060, the population is to grow to an expected 16 billion people! In underdeveloped and overpopulated continents such as Africa and Asia this problem poses a serious threat to existence and health. "
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Overpopulation, 2002.
A discussion of whether or not education about overpopulation would help limit family size.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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The paper discusses China as an example in this context. I argue that education would not make much of a difference.
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Overpopulation and Hunger, 1990.
This paper analyzes truths and myths about the relationship of Overpopulation and hunger: Food supply, birth rates and control.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, $ 47.95
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"Overpopulation and world hunger have been discussed as interrelating factors since the 1950s, when concern about the exploding "baby boom," particularly in developing countries, was considered in light of the growing international trade market following World War II. The purpose of this paper will be to analyze this relationship today, the truths and myths surrounding it and how elements such as food supply, technology, birth rates and birth control figure into the equation.
The world's population in 1950 was about 2.5 billion; some time in the late 1980s it passed five billion. This increase in the last forty years equals the total population growth over the millions of years from when man first emerged as a species. Further, the population is increasing by 80 million a year and it is expected that by the year 2025 the ... "
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Overpopulation and Global Warming, 2007.
This paper examines the effects of overpopulation on global warming.
1,223 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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The paper discusses how the issue of global warming is not only a purely environmental issue but is also intimately linked to the human utilization of planetary resources. The paper shows how the greater the number of people on earth, the greater the demand for fossil fuels and, likewise, the greater pollution of the atmosphere.
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"The seriousness of global warming has lately been underlined by a recent agreement among the majority of the world's scientists. In summary: "The world's scientists ... gave their starkest warning yet that a failure to cut greenhouse gas emissions will bring devastating climate change within a few decades." ( Worse than we thought) This report expands on the seriousness of global warming. "Average temperatures could increase by as much as 6,4oC by the end of the century if emissions continue to rise, with a rise of 4oC most likely, ... The forecast is higher than previous estimates, because scientists have discovered that Earth's land and oceans are becoming less able to absorb carbon dioxide..." ( Worse than we thought)"
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Overpopulation - The Causes of The Population Explosion, 2002.
Why are we faced with an overpopulated world? This essay explores the various theories that have been used to explain the population explosion.
1,865 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper explores the truth behind the different theories that have been used to explain why our world is overpopulated: climatic change, the industrial revolution, medical advances, dietary improvements and the infamous Brown Rat theory.
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"The world is overpopulated. This is a fact widely accepted by sociologists and the general population alike. However, overpopulation has not always been an issue. It therefore becomes necessary to ask: When did this happen? What caused it to happen? Was it a result of one or many factors? This paper addresses these questions and identify the factor (or factors) that have resulted in the population explosion. "
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Overpopulation, 2000.
A look at one of the big dilemmas facing the human race.
2,010 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 12 sources, $ 63.95
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This paper analyzes the problem of overpopulation of the human race. The paper focuses on problems of environmental destruction and human consumption and waste production, as well as ways to reduce the human birth rate.
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"While we humans are growing aware of the need to protect the earth, we are in denial about the main cause of environmental crises: there are too many of us. The problem is that we are exceeding the carrying capacity of our environment. We all must initiate achievable solutions to overpopulation immediately to eliminate the consequences that are occurring at this very moment. An examination of human population growth shows how it has unfavorably affected the environment and offers practical answers to this very complex problem."
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Overpopulation vs. Economic Development in Egypt, 2005.
A look at the need for Egypt to follow a more aggressive path to control its population growth.
2,339 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 71.95
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One of the more profound obstacles facing Egypt in its path towards development is its overpopulation problem. This is something that the majority of Egyptians and those who have read or researched the development problems facing the country know. However, few of us really appreciate the true significance and dimensions of the population problem. Through an in-depth analysis of the problem and a discussion of its effects on economic growth, this paper argues the importance of adopting aggressive population control and family planning strategies in consideration of the fact that the country, with its available resources, cannot sustain the current population growth figures.
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Population and Demographics in Egypt
Population Growth versus Economic Resources
Solutions
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"Economic development scholars and third world analysts have effectively argued, through the use of economic data and statistics that high rates of population growth are economically unsustainable. The problem lies in a very simple calculation. The resources of a country, whether the land area and the infrastructural services, such as water and electricity, not even to mention nutrition and health care requirements, are established at a certain level and raising that level, as in expanding services and raising food production, are long term. In other words, not only are resources in Third World countries limited and barely able to keep up with a stable population figure but they can only be increased and expanded at a gradual rate. Consequently, when population figures expand and grow beyond the ability of the resources themselves to expand, the end result is increased poverty and larger numbers of people demanding access to welfare service, from healthcare to education to subsidized basic goods. The point here is that accelerated population growth cannot be match with accelerated expansion of services and food production, eventually leading, on the individual levels, to greater poverty and unemployment and on the national level, to a reduced capacity to attain economic development and growth. It is thus that "population growth is a major impediment to sustainable development," and high rates of population growth are an obstacles to development in general."
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Overpopulation, 2003.
A discussion on the effects of over-population on the environment.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper argues that one of the most important factors contributing to both poverty and environmental degradation is the rising human population. It explores the links between the human population and the environment. The paper focuses on ways to limit the impact of over population on the environment.
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