An Essay on the Principle of Population. Book Summary

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Thomas Robert Malthus

What’s inside

Thomas Malthus’s work argues that population growth is inevitably limited by food supply, leading to societal issues.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding the historical context of population studies
  • Grasping the relationship between food supply and population growth
  • Exploring the socio-economic impacts of overpopulation
  • Examining the influence of Malthusian thought on modern disciplines

Key Points

  • The Struggle for Existence
  • Preventive vs Positive Checks on Population
  • The Nature of Food Production Limits
  • Societal Impacts of Population Growth
  • Potential Solutions to Overpopulation
  • Malthusian Theory in the Modern Context

Who’s it For

  • Students of Economics
  • Historians
  • Policy Makers
  • Sociologists
  • Environmentalists

About the author

Thomas Robert Malthus was an influential English scholar known for his groundbreaking theories on population.