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Focusing on the critical theme of population dynamics, the book presents Thomas R. Malthus's argument that unchecked population growth outpaces food supply, leading to dire societal consequences. Through mathematical proofs and scientific evidence, Malthus contends that preventive measures are essential to avoid overcrowding, disease, war, and poverty. His pessimistic outlook on humanity's future sparked significant debate among contemporary optimists and laid foundational ideas that influenced Charles Darwin's research.

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Great Minds Series: An Essay on the Principle of Population, Thomas Robert Malthus

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Pubblicato
1998
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(In brossura),
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18,39 €

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Titolo
Great Minds Series: An Essay on the Principle of Population
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
1998
Formato
In brossura
Pagine
400
ISBN10
1573922552
ISBN13
9781573922555
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Descrizione
Focusing on the critical theme of population dynamics, the book presents Thomas R. Malthus's argument that unchecked population growth outpaces food supply, leading to dire societal consequences. Through mathematical proofs and scientific evidence, Malthus contends that preventive measures are essential to avoid overcrowding, disease, war, and poverty. His pessimistic outlook on humanity's future sparked significant debate among contemporary optimists and laid foundational ideas that influenced Charles Darwin's research.