This book investigates the ethical and societal arguments for the implementation of compulsory birth control measures. Edgar Ray Chasteen, drawing on demographic trends and social theories of the time, presents a case for population control as a means to address resource scarcity and societal stability. The work explores the potential benefits and drawbacks of such policies, examining historical precedents and future implications.

The book presents a controversial viewpoint on population control, likely sparking debate among readers and scholars interested in social policy and ethics. Its arguments, rooted in the concerns of the early 1970s regarding overpopulation, may be viewed as dated or ethically problematic by contemporary standards. The work's reception would likely depend on the reader's perspective on individual liberties versus collective societal needs.