An Essay on the Principle of Population.

Thomas Robert Malthus

Published by London: J. Johnson, 1806

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Malthus, Thomas Robert. An Essay on the Principle of Population. London: J. Johnson, 1806. Third edition. Two volumes in original ½ leather with black spine labels, marbled boards. Xvi, 505, (lx); vii, 559. 8vo. Extremities well-rubbed and worn, front board loose, internally clean and bright; very good. An influential economic text which postulated that as populations increased geometrically, food supply only increased arithmetically, leading to starvation and death especially among the poor. This edition was the first to be issued in two volumes, and includes many alterations and additions, including replies to Mathus s critics. Seller Inventory # ABE-1559998903390

Bibliographic Details

Title: An Essay on the Principle of Population.

Publisher: London: J. Johnson

Publication Date: 1806

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 3rd Edition.