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218 Book Reviews a few minor factual errors. The University of Edin- recourse to jargon. Good use is made of illustrations burgh is referred to as a ‘red brick institution’. It con- and diagrams. The author’s enthusiasm and in-depth siderably pre-dates this, having been founded in the knowledge of the subject is obvious. This book pro- sixteenth century. The neo-Malthusian debate is dis- vides an accessible understanding of how and why cussed, and the famous bet made by Julian Simon population geography has developed as it has, and mentioned. However, the ecologist involved was Paul convincingly demonstrates the relevance and need for Ehrlich, not Garrett Hardin as stated. the subject in the early part of the twenty-first century. However, these are very small points and certainly should not detract from this book. The author achieves Iain M. Atherton the aims set out in the opening chapter in what is a University of St Andrews, UK very readable account of population geography. It is clearly written and handles complex issues exception- Published online in Wiley InterScience ally well, showing both a clear understanding of the (www.interscience.wiley.com). subject and an ability to communicate this without DOI: 10.1002/psp.386 HEALTH AND INEQUALITY: GEOGRAPHICAL
Population Space and Place – Wiley
Published: May 1, 2006
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