This work addresses critical issues faced by developing countries, focusing on population growth challenges such as mortality and fertility decline, internal migration, urbanization, and international migration. It explores the reciprocal relationship between population change and development, examining both positive and negative impacts. The introduction precedes ten substantive chapters that discuss broader themes in population and development studies. The initial chapters present key concepts and theories regarding how population influences development and vice versa. Subsequent chapters delve into the main components of population change: fertility, mortality, and migration. Additional discussions cover age structure impacts, including the potential demographic dividend, and qualitative aspects of human resource development through education and ICTs. The book also addresses population policies and future trends. It features illustrative text boxes and case studies from Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, enriching the theoretical discussions. Each chapter includes 'Discussion Questions' and 'Sources and Further Reading,' along with an extensive References section. This comprehensive yet accessible text is designed for undergraduate Geography courses and Master's programs in Development and Population Studies, serving as both a course textbook and a reference on contemporary issues at the intersection of these fields.
