Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is an exploration of the theories advanced by an 18th-century economist who asserted that population growth and the resulting poverty were obstacles to human progress. Taking influence from scholars like Adam Smith, the author argues that the desire for marriage and family leads to an increase in population that outstrips the availability of resources, resulting in poverty and misery. He believed that the threat of starvation and disease acted as a "check" on population growth, preventing societal advancement. The text sparked controversy, with some finding the ideas pessimistic, yet it brought the issue of overpopulation into the public consciousness. Although some of the author's extreme views have been discredited, the book remains a valuable contribution to the understanding of population dynamics and its implications for human well-being. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332541690_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332541690
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332541690
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)