An Essay on the Principle of Population

— —

Thomas Malthus Geoffrey Gilbert (Professor of Economics, Professor of Economics, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, New York)

An Essay on the Principle of Population

Thomas Malthus, Geoffrey Gilbert (Professor of Economics, Professor of Economics, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, New York)

$22.95

Paperback

In stock
Ready to ship

QTY:

English

Worlds Classics
20 May 2008

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Social theory; Population & demography; Economic theory & philosophy

Series: Oxford World's Classics

Summary
Details

Malthus's Essay looks at the perennial tendency of humans to outstrip their resources: reproduction always exceeds food production. Today Malthus remains a byword for concern about man's demographic and ecological prospects.

ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

By: Thomas Malthus
Edited by: Geoffrey Gilbert (Professor of Economics Professor of Economics Hobart and William Smith Colleges Geneva New York)
Imprint: Worlds Classics
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 195mm, Width: 128mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 150g
ISBN: 9780199540457
ISBN 10: 0199540454
Series: Oxford World's Classics
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 20 May 2008
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active