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Crowded street in Shanghai, one of China’s largest cities

Human Population

Upon completing this chapter, you will be able to:

Perceive the scope of human population growth Outline and assess the concept of demographic transition
Assess divergent views on population growth Describe how family planning, the status of women, and
wealth and poverty affect population growth
Evaluate how human population, affluence, and technology
affect the environment Characterize the dimensions of the HIV/AIDS epidemic
Explain and apply the fundamentals of demography

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