Regardless of their research interests, most social scientists, geographers, and planners at some time in their careers must include population as a variable that must be addressed. For those with little or no formal training in demography. Newbold's book, although a textbook, is an excellent handbook to consult. * Journal of Urban Affairs * "Newbold skillfully presents important population research themes at different spatial scales in a way that is both clear and balanced. The Focus sections and the Methods, Measures, and Tools sections encourage students to engage with the material by reflecting on real-world issues and case studies in an in-depth manner. Full of expanded international examples and new figures, this updated edition will be an invaluable text for undergraduate students." -- Carlos Teixeira, University of British Columbia "An excellent primer on population geography: ideal for the classroom and accessible to even a novice lay audience. Virtually all challenges facing our world today have a demographic component, and Newbold's book provides the conceptual, analytical, and topical foundation necessary for engaging with these issues. For instructors seeking a text that integrates theory and current demographic issues with research tools and methods, this book has it all." -- Rachel Franklin, Brown University