The Population Question According To T. R. Malthus And J. S. Mill: Giving The Malthusian Theory Of Over-Population (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432692698)

The book titled ""The Population Question According to T.R. Malthus and J.S. Mill: Giving the Malthusian Theory of Over-Population"" is written by Charles R. Drysdale. The book is a detailed analysis of the population theories put forth by two influential economists of the 19th century, Thomas Robert Malthus and John Stuart Mill.The book is divided into two parts, the first part deals with the Malthusian theory of overpopulation, and the second part explores the views of John Stuart Mill on population growth. The author presents a comprehensive overview of the theories, including their historical context, the assumptions made by the economists, and the implications of their ideas.The Malthusian theory of overpopulation argues that population growth will eventually outstrip the resources available to sustain it, leading to famine, disease, and social unrest. Malthus believed that the only way to prevent such a catastrophe was to limit population growth through moral restraint, such as abstinence or delayed marriage.On the other hand, John Stuart Mill believed that population growth was not a problem in itself, but rather a symptom of deeper social and economic issues. Mill argued that increasing education, improving working conditions, and promoting gender equality would lead to a decline in birth rates and a more sustainable population growth.Overall, the book provides a fascinating insight into the population theories of two influential thinkers of the 19th century and their relevance to modern-day debates on population growth and sustainability.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Charles R. Drysdale
ISBN-10: 1432692690
ISBN-13: 9781432692698
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/25/2007
Pages: 100
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.24d