Population Growth and Migration

As the end of 2011 sees the birth of the world's seven billionth person, population growth is an increasingly pressing issue for humanity. Responding to the population explosion means taking sustainability, human development and resource consumption into account, and 'the population issue' can be a political and social hot potato. And with the EU allowing freedom of movement across European borders, migration is also a hot topic in the UK. This book looks at the numerous debates surrounding population and migration, including the causes and effects of rapid population growth and the impact of immigration and emigration on our society, as well as wider issues such as forced migration.