An Essay on the Principle of Population (Hardcover)

Exploring the critical relationship between population growth and resources, this seminal essay by Thomas Robert Malthus presents his influential theories on the limits of human population expansion. Malthus argues that while populations tend to grow exponentially, resources increase at a linear rate, leading to inevitable shortages. This unabridged edition offers readers a comprehensive insight into Malthus's perspective, which has shaped discussions on economics, environmental science, and social policy.