The new demographic regim . Population challenges and policy responces

Population issues are in the media spotlight. Low birth rates, family instability, migration, morbidity and mortality, development aid, and the role of religion and education in reproductive health are all hotly debated topics. Too often political rhetoric clouds the facts. to promote informed discussion, the European Population Forum 2004 gathered together population experts and policy makers to share their knowledge and discuss the way forward. This volume is a collection of papers presented at that Forum. It is expected that it will be a major reference work for all those needing to know about these topics, either for research or policy making.