T. R. Malthus

Broschiertes Buch

An Essay On The Principle Of Population

Beschreibung

A sharp, humane brace against complacency, this bold reissue invites readers to engage with a foundational conversation about scarcity, growth, and human possibility. An Essay On The Principle Of Population unfolds as a clear, searching economic treatise and philosophical political essay, a polemic on population that still reverberates in classrooms and boardrooms alike. T. R. Malthus presents a lucid inquiry into the dynamics of resources and famine, offering a theory of population growth that challenges assumptions about abundance and progress. The book's form-precise argument, rigorous inference, and contextual critique-speaks to undergraduates and thoughtful readers seeking a rigorous, accessible entry point into eighteenth century europe and late eighteenth century europe thought. Its themes echo through debates about Adam Smith's influence and the Ricardian view, inviting a measured comparison that remains instructive for a modern academic reading list. This edition is more than a reprint; it is a restored artefact, carefully prepared for today's readers and future generations. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, it stands as a collector's item and a cultural treasure, poised to enrich casual readers and classic-literature collectors alike. Aimed at scholars and curious minds, it offers a lucid doorway into a pivotal moment in intellectual history, where the questions of resources, population, and policy still matter-and still spark debate.

Autor

Thomas Robert Malthus, born on February 13, 1766, in Surrey, England, and deceased on December 29, 1834, was an influential British economist and demographer. Malthus is best known for his seminal work 'An Essay on the Principle of Population,' first published anonymously in 1798. In it, he articulated the controversial Malthusian theory of population growth, postulating that population increases geometrically, while food production can only grow arithmetically. Malthus argued that this imbalance would lead to inevitable starvation and poverty unless controlled by factors such as famine, disease, or moral restraint. His ideas have profoundly impacted the fields of political economy and demography, shaping debates around sustainability and resource scarcity. Although criticized for his pessimistic outlook and the limitations of his theory, his concepts of carrying capacity and the checks on population growth remain influential in ecological and economic thinking. Malthus' work, notably his essay, has been variously interpreted and applied across disciplines, ensuring his enduring legacy within social science literature (Winch, 1996).

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Alpha Editions
• Seitenzahl: 128
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. August 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 198g
• ISBN-13: 9789354943690
• ISBN-10: 9354943691
• Artikelnr.: 62606707