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Social Issues - Population

Great Web Sites

  • United Nations Population Information Network
    This site provides charts of statistical information, trend projections, and facts from the United Nations.
    (http://www.un.org/popin/)
  • United States Census Bureau - POPClocks
    At this site, from the U.S. Census Bureau, you can click on a "clock" to receive daily population estimates and information about births, deaths and immigration.
    (http://www.census.gov/main/www/popclock.html)
  • Are We Overpopulated?
    A Catholic perspective on the issue of overpopulation from Phil Bloom, a pastor in Seattle, WA.
    (http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/2964/abortion.html)
  • United States Census Bureau - World Population Information
    Data and analysis on fertility, mortality, and contraceptive use along with world population figures from 1950-2050.
    (http://www.census.gov/ipc/www/world.html)
  • Population Action International
    Population Action International is an organization dedicated to curtailing population growth and promoting access to information and reproductive health services. They offer news, research findings, publications, activist opportunities and information about family planning options.
    (http://populationaction.org/)
  • Population Connection
    Educational and advocacy information from the grassroots organization working to slow population growth and reduce wasteful consumption.
    (http://www.populationconnection.org/)
  • Population Research Institute
    Information resources and links to other sites from an organization which advocates for "the material and social benefits of moderate population growth" and "documents the abuses of human rights in the name of population control."
    (http://www.pop.org/)

Books in Your Libraries

  • Links to books & other materials in the libraries of the Mid-Hudson Library System.
  • Or enter your own keywords in the search box to search the catalog:
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