Exam 20: Population and Urbanization

Compare and contrast the perspectives of Thomas Robert Malthus and Karl Marx on the problem of overpopulation.

Several places in Asia experienced a fairly rapid drop in mortality due to economic growth, even as their rates of live births remained high.At which stage of the demographic transition theory are these places?

What do we call the situation whereby each women of childbearing age gives birth to enough children to keep a population stable?

Billie-Bob lives in a nation where there are only 98 females for every 100 males.What is this rate comparison known as?

One of the criticisms against Louis Wirth's urban way of life is that he placed too much emphasis on social intimacy and networks of involvement.

Outline the four stages of demographic transition theory.

If Canada experiences a massive influx of foreigners who come to settle here, which of the following will have increased?

Jillian, who recently moved to Victoria, British Columbia, and joined the Fernwood Community Association, is in charge of organizing the most recent community potluck and dance.Which of the following does her experience reflect a critique of?

Industrialization is one of the primary forces in the development of cities.

Christopher, a gay man living in a small town, gets his social needs met mainly through Internet chat rooms with other gay men and lesbians in big cities.Which of the following does his experience reflect a critique of?

According to sociologists, what is the process of population growth mainly governed by?

Sebastian's restaurant is hosting an Oscar Night party where people who have purchased tickets will have to match the buffet of foods and drinks served to particular films nominated for the Oscar.What does John Hannigan call this aspect of life in the postmodern city?

James has watched his small city grow from hosting a couple of "ethnic" restaurants to having distinct whole parts of the expanding city offer services to members of various ethnic groups.Which process of human ecology theory is he watching?

Around what year do population experts predict that the world population will stabilize at approximately 9.5 billion?

What variables are included in the basic equation of population change used by demographers?

Laval is a city located in southwestern Quebec that is connected to Montreal.How would sociologists classify Laval?

In the postmodern city, many different ethnic groups and subcultures with differing lifestyles are tolerated.According to sociologists, which of the following concepts reflects this reality?

Which of the following is a fact that casts doubt on Malthus's predictions about population growth?

Explain all of the stages in the theory of the demographic transition.What evidence supports this model? What evidence contradicts it?

Using a Marxist lens, how might overpopulation contribute to the eventual destruction of capitalism?