Nature against us
Peter J. Donaldson
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Nature against us
Published
1992
Publisher
University of North Carolina Press
Pages
224
ISBN-13
9780807865316
Description
"This book investigates the origins, implementation, and impact of the American effort--both private and government--to regulate fertility and thus to slow population growth throughout the developing world." U.S. economic interests in lowering fertility are examined and consideration is given to the people who implement U.S. policies and programs. "In assessing American involvement in efforts to lower developing country birth rates, [the author] examines both the American desire to provide a pragmatic solution to a perceived crisis and the nation's willingness to intervene in the family life of couples around the world. He argues that the United States' international family planning policy exemplifies the value Americans place on self-improvement, self-determination, and the control of one's environment. At the same time, population-related foreign assistance served the economic and strategic interests of the United States. Regardless of their motives, however, American population specialists and the people and institutions they supported overseas started a contraceptive revolution that has dramatically reduced birth rates in developing countries and has given women throughout the Third World more control over their reproductive lives." (Excerpt).
Subjects
Foreign assistance
Population assistance and family planning programs
Population assistance and family planning programs
U.S. population assistance
Population assistance
U.S. policy on population assistance
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Nature against us?
This edition of Nature against us has approximately 224 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Nature against us?
For most readers, Nature against us typically takes between 4h 40m and 3h 7m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 56,000 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Nature against us?
The estimated word count for Nature against us is approximately 56,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Nature against us?
Nature against us was written by Peter J. Donaldson.
When was Nature against us published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1992. The original work may have been published on a different date.