World Population Human Values (8 results)

hardcover. Condition: Used: Acceptable. Stated First Edition. Ex-library with usual stickers, stamps and markings. Some cosmetic shelf wear. From a private collection. Good reading copy in less than average condition. Comes from non smoking home.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Quarto, white cloth (hardcover), xviii, 170 pp. Very Good, with age darkened pages; in a Near Fine dust jacket with a hint of edgewear. From dust jacket: This important, thought-provoking book studies human population growth and trends by examining biological factors as well as those factors involving human choice and human values. The differences in population patterns in the developed and developing areas of the world demonstrate the interplay between these factors. The book's aim is to provide an accessible and useful explanation of current and long-term problems of population growth, understanding necessary for the next step: developing strategies for survival and evolution. The theme unfolds pictographcially, with with 66 graphs to illustrate and supplement the text. The first part of the book offers examples of the growth curves of animal populations. The second section presents data on the history of world population growth, current trends and future projections. The book then deals with two major epochs in human history -- the time of almost limitless growth and expansion and the time of deceleration response to natural limits. The final sections explore the nature of human values in the different epochs and the necessary adaptation of our values, attitudes and behavior to improve the conditions of our lives and to ensure our future development. Sociology, Philosophy, Biology, Natural History, Population Growth, Anthropology mslic.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: good. Cloth/dust jacket Small Quarto. tan cloth, brown lettering, dust jacket, 170 pp covers slightly bent Standard shipping (no tracking) / Priority (with tracking) / Custom quote for large or heavy orders.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Very Good .Ships From Multiple Locations. book.

Paperback. Condition: Acceptable. Acceptable .Ships From Multiple Locations. book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Signed by Jonas Salk only. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: New.