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Title: Malthus and his work
Original Publication: United Kingdom: Macmillan and co.,1885.
Credits: Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Malthus and His Work" by James Bonar is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work primarily focuses on the life and contributions of economist Thomas Robert Malthus, particularly his influential "Essay on Population." The book explores Malthus's theories regarding population growth, the limitations of resources, and the critiques he faced throughout his career. It aims to shed light on Malthus's ideas and their relevance to contemporary economic and social issues. The opening of the text introduces readers to the context of Malthus's work, emphasizing his significant but often misrepresented role in political economy. Bonar outlines the structure of the book, indicating that it will cover the evolution of Malthus's thoughts beginning with the "Essay," followed by an examination of his economic theories, ethical perspectives, and critiques from contemporaries. The author presents Malthus as a figure often misunderstood and caricatured, highlighting the controversies surrounding his ideas and their implications for societal progress. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Malthus's contributions and the critical dialogues that arose from them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Bonar, James, 1852-1941
EBook No.: 68099
Published: May 16, 2022
Downloads: 199
Language: English
Subject: Malthusianism
Subject: Malthus, T. R. (Thomas Robert), 1766-1834
LoCC: Social sciences: Economic theory, Demography
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Malthus and his work
Original Publication: United Kingdom: Macmillan and co.,1885.
Credits: Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Malthus and His Work" by James Bonar is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work primarily focuses on the life and contributions of economist Thomas Robert Malthus, particularly his influential "Essay on Population." The book explores Malthus's theories regarding population growth, the limitations of resources, and the critiques he faced throughout his career. It aims to shed light on Malthus's ideas and their relevance to contemporary economic and social issues. The opening of the text introduces readers to the context of Malthus's work, emphasizing his significant but often misrepresented role in political economy. Bonar outlines the structure of the book, indicating that it will cover the evolution of Malthus's thoughts beginning with the "Essay," followed by an examination of his economic theories, ethical perspectives, and critiques from contemporaries. The author presents Malthus as a figure often misunderstood and caricatured, highlighting the controversies surrounding his ideas and their implications for societal progress. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Malthus's contributions and the critical dialogues that arose from them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Bonar, James, 1852-1941
EBook No.: 68099
Published: May 16, 2022
Downloads: 199
Language: English
Subject: Malthusianism
Subject: Malthus, T. R. (Thomas Robert), 1766-1834
LoCC: Social sciences: Economic theory, Demography
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.