An Essay on the Principle of Population; or, a View of its Past and Present Effects on Human Happiness; with an Inquiry into our Prospects Respecting the Future Removal or Mitigation of the Evils Which it Occasions. Volumes 1+2
by Malthus, T.R
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fair (missing covers, leather spine heavily worn, pages have foxing spots, binding split and several pages loose but all appear
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Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Synopsis
The first major study of population size and its tremendous importance to the character and quality of society, this classic examines the tendency of human numbers to outstrip their resources. Pivotal in establishing the field of demography, it remains crucial to understanding modern problems with food production and distribution.
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- Bookseller
- Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 191317
- Title
- An Essay on the Principle of Population; or, a View of its Past and Present Effects on Human Happiness; with an Inquiry into our Prospects Respecting the Future Removal or Mitigation of the Evils Which it Occasions. Volumes 1+2
- Author
- Malthus, T.R
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair (missing covers, leather spine heavily worn, pages have foxing spots, binding split and several pages loose but all appear
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st American Edition
- Publisher
- J. Milligan
- Place of Publication
- Georgetown
- Date Published
- 1809
- Keywords
- Misc ; Population ; ;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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