"An Essay on the Principle of Population" by Thomas Malthus is a foundational work in the fields of economics, demography, and social theory. Malthus explores the intricate relationship between population growth, resource availability, and poverty, presenting arguments that continue to resonate in contemporary discussions about sustainable development. This seminal essay delves into the principles governing population dynamics, examining how unchecked growth can outstrip the capacity of the earth to provide sustenance. ...
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"An Essay on the Principle of Population" by Thomas Malthus is a foundational work in the fields of economics, demography, and social theory. Malthus explores the intricate relationship between population growth, resource availability, and poverty, presenting arguments that continue to resonate in contemporary discussions about sustainable development. This seminal essay delves into the principles governing population dynamics, examining how unchecked growth can outstrip the capacity of the earth to provide sustenance. Malthus's observations on the potential for demographic pressures to exacerbate social and economic inequalities remain highly relevant for understanding challenges related to poverty and resource management. A cornerstone of social science, this meticulously prepared print edition offers readers a clear and accessible entry point to a historically significant and intellectually stimulating exploration of population and its societal impact. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN: 046001692X.
Add this copy of An Essay on the Principle of Population: as It Affects to cart. $46.96, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Clarita, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2006 by BiblioBazaar.
Add this copy of An Essay on the Principle of Population (Volume 2) to cart. $55.06, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1967 by Everyman's Library.
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Volume 2. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN:
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First edition of this cornerstone text of modern economics. Octavo, bound in three quarters calf. Laid in is a clipping from an original manuscript signed by Malthus and entirely in his hand which reads in part, "If at one time such a given product would make an effectual demand for certain commodities the conditions of the supply of which are supposed to remain the same, it would immediately cease to make such effectual." Signed by Malthus in the lower right corner, "Malthus." The verso features two further partial lines of text relating to supply and demand. In near fine condition. First editions of Malthus' magnum opus are exceptionally scarce. "Malthus was one of the founders of modern economics. His Essay was originally the product of a discussion on the perfectibility of society with his father, [who] urged him to publish. Thus the first edition (published anonymously) was essentially a fighting tract, but later editions were considerably altered and grew bulkier as Malthus defended his views against a host of critics… The Essay was highly influential in the progress of thought in early 19th-century Europe [and] his influence on social policy was considerable… Both Darwin and Wallace clearly acknowledged Malthus as a source of the idea of 'the struggle for existence" (PMM 251).
