The First Essay - Couverture souple

Malthus, Thomas R.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0472060317 ISBN 13 : 9780472060313

Editeur : The University of Michigan Press, 1959

Synopsis

Population: The First Essay by Thomas Robert Malthus examines the relationship between population growth and resources, outlining the principle that population must be kept in check by the means of subsistence. In this seminal work, Malthus contends that while food supply can only increase arithmetically, human population tends to grow geometrically, inevitably leading to a point where resources cannot support the burgeoning population. This imbalance, he argues, results in misery, famine, and mortality unless equilibrated by preventive or positive checks. The essay, originally sparked by a discussion on the future improvement of society, is presented with a foreword by Kenneth E. Boulding, who highlights the historical impact and enduring relevance of Malthus's ideas. The essay critically challenges overly optimistic views on human perfectibility and societal progress, standing as a crucial text in the fields of moral philosophy and the theory of history. It remains a pivotal work, fostering ongoing debates on population dynamics, resource limitations, and their implications for human society.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: The University of Michigan Press
• Date d'édition: 1959
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0472060317
• ISBN 13: 9780472060313
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 160
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