Parallel Chapters From the First and Second Editions of An Essay on the Principle of Population, 1798-1803

Malthus, T. R. 1766-1834

ISBN 10: 1024064735 / ISBN 13: 9781024064735

Published by Hutson Street Press, 2025

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• Title: Parallel Chapters From the First and Second Editions of An Essay on the Principle of Population, 1798-1803
• Publisher: Hutson Street Press
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1024064735
• ISBN 13: 9781024064735
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This volume presents parallel chapters from the first (1798) and second (1803) editions of Thomas Robert Malthusâ€(TM)s seminal work, "An Essay on the Principle of Population." Malthus's theories on population growth and its impact on resources have had a profound and lasting influence on social science, economics, and demography.

By juxtaposing these key chapters, readers can directly compare and contrast the evolution of Malthus's thinking, gaining valuable insights into the development of his arguments and the refinements he made in response to criticism and further observation. This comparative approach allows for a deeper understanding of the nuances and complexities of Malthusâ€(TM)s groundbreaking work, which continues to be relevant in discussions about population, resources, and sustainability.

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