Tables and Figures
Abbreviations
Acknowledgments
Introduction: A New Perspective
1. Points of Reference
The History of the Population Debate
The Ideological Context
The Structure of the International Negotiations
The Cairo Conference: Appearance and Reality
2. A Life of Quality
Reproduction, Women and the Family: Programme of Action
A New Concept: Reproductive Health
Recognition of Sexuality
The Female Perspective
Fertility Control and Reproductive and Life Patterns
Freedom of Choice
Women's Work outside the Home and the Well-being of Children
The Diverse Types of Family
3. Population and Development
Population and Development: Programme of Action
The Framework of Sustainability
Sustained Economic Growth to Combat Poverty
The Right to Development
Two Axioms to be put into Context
Feeding the People of Tomorrow: A Two-sided Problem
The Populations of the Arid Regions
4. The Gaps in the Programme of Action
Mortality, Ageing and Migration: Programme of Action
General Mortality
Population Ageing
The Challenges of Migration
The Political Dimension of Population
5. Practical Measures
Programme of Action
The Dangers of a Headlong Rush
Democracy: A New Fashion or a New Dynamic?
The New Partnership between Myth and Reality
6. Review of the International Negotiations
Different Assessments
The Latin Approach
The Anglo-Saxon Approach
Resolving the Inconsistencies
The Demographic Perspective: The Risk of Irrelevance
7. Coping with the Challenges Facing Us
From Population Control to the Transformation of Societies
From Policy-making to Decision-making
The Economic Decision-making Framework
The New Production of Goods and Standards of Utilization
Conclusion: Population as an Ethical Issue
Notes and References
Index
