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But the influences interact between themselves in such a way that reducing one
is apt to cause others to increase and thereby partially compensate for the
reduction . A birth - control program is one of the many influences on birth rate .
But the influences interact between themselves in such a way that reducing one
is apt to cause others to increase and thereby partially compensate for the
reduction . A birth - control program is one of the many influences on birth rate .
Page 113
All systems seem to have sensitive influence points through which the behavior
of the system can be improved . As pointed out earlier , however , these influence
points are usually not in the locations where most people expect them to be .
All systems seem to have sensitive influence points through which the behavior
of the system can be improved . As pointed out earlier , however , these influence
points are usually not in the locations where most people expect them to be .
Page 116
... growth power within the population - industrial - food system . The necessary
growth - limiting influences can come from many directions . It is probable that no
single influence will be strong enough to have sufficient effect . Figures 6 - 3 2 .
... growth power within the population - industrial - food system . The necessary
growth - limiting influences can come from many directions . It is probable that no
single influence will be strong enough to have sufficient effect . Figures 6 - 3 2 .
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Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Structure of the World System | 17 |
Limits to Growth | 67 |
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