This book is a broad collection of short and concise chapters addressing important issues relating to population levels, trends, and differentials authored by Joseph Chamie. In addition to traditional population concerns, such as growth, composition, fertility, mortality, and migration, the articles address a broad range of related issues, including climate change, environmental degradation, socio-economic development, and policy development. The articles are not only aimed at conveying population information, but also providing important messages for informed policy formulation and program implementation. The essays, which originally appeared on various websites ...