Books in the Population and Sustainable Development series

The 20th century was the century of explosive population growth, resulting in unprecedented impacts; in contrast, the 21st century is likely to see the end of world population growth and become the century of population aging. This book presents evidence about our demographic future and provides a framework for understanding the underlying unity.

Europe is characterized by aging populations, changing family patterns, dropping fertility rates and mass migration. With the potentially massive ramifications this has for pensions, health, housing, transport, family relations, employment and other sectors of society, this book assesses what it is to be a citizen of a growing European Union.