“Introduction to Population Education”
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Date
1999
Authors
Badru, F.A
Faluyi, K
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Publisher
General African Studies Unit, University of Lagos Press
Abstract
An understanding of human population as a phenomenon may offer
clues to underlying forces that operate in the society. One of the most serious
problems confronting man is the human population. The populations of
developing countries have continued to grow at a high rate for sometime with
the consequent pressure on land, an irreplaceable resource.
This paper examines some basic concepts in population studies by
differentiating "demography" from 'population studies'. It also highlights their
social underpinnings in terms of the attitudes of people toward family planning.
In this regard, some methods of birth control used in Nigeria, as well as their
merits and limitations are also discussed.
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Keywords
Human Population , Population Education , Demography , Population Studies , Family Planning , Family Planning Methods
Citation
Badru, F. A. & Faluyi, K. (1999): “Introduction to Population Education” in Oluwole, S. & Faluyi, K. (Eds.) (1999): The Essentials of African Studies, Vol. 2. (Lagos: University of Lagos Press), General African Studies Programme. Chp. 11, Pp. 177 – 208.