"An impressive synthesis of a large amount of material, put together in a way that will challenge and interest undergraduates. Overall, the book achieves its aims clearly and succinctly and is a sound introduction to contemporary population issues." -- Progress In Human Geography "An insightful and accessible book that provides an overview of global population issues from a geographical perspective. Its impact on the field could be substantial." -- Ecsp Report "I found K. Bruce Newbold's Six Billion Plus to be a very insightful and helpful book that increased my understanding of the major issues facing the world's inhabitants. I recommend it for use as a college text, a reference work, and for one interested in reading about the world's population situation from a geographic perspective." --Samuel M.

Otterstrom, Professional Geographer "Bruce Newbold provides a highly insightful perspective on the critical population issues emerging in this new century. Six Billion Plus is a rigorous and provocative analysis that will inspire students to read further. Newbold's geographic lens gives focus to the complexity of the factors underlying demographic trends as well as the far-reaching implications of population for us all, as global and community citizens." --Ellen Percy Kraly, Colgate University Billion Plus is a rigorous and provocative analysis that will inspire students to read further. Newbold's geographic lens gives focus to the complexity of the factors underlying demographic trends as well as the far-reaching implications of population for us all, as global and community citizens." --Ellen Percy Kraly, Colgate UniversityBillion Plus is a rigorous and provocative analysis that will inspire students to read further. Newbold's geographic lens gives focus to the complexity of the factors underlying demographic trends as well as the far-reaching implications of population for us all, as global and community citizens." --Ellen Percy Kraly, Colgate UniversityBillion Plus is a rigorous and provocative analysis that will inspire students to read further.

Newbold's geographic lens gives focus to the complexity of the factors underlying demographic trends as well as the far-reaching implications of population for us all, as global and community citizens." --Ellen Percy Kraly, Colgate University.