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1807ref. 55024London: Printed for J. Johnson in St Paul's Church-Yard by T. Bensley 1807. Fourth edition. Octavo 22cm in two volumes. In contemporary brown calf seven sets of double gilt rules to spine titled in gilt on red leather spine label numbered on black leather spine labels blind tool to board edges all edges sprinkled grey; plain endpapers; vol. I: i-xvi 1-580pp; vol. II: i-viii 1-484 60pp. Sturdy copies much rubbed vol. I slightly cocked lower front joint of vol. I and upper front joint of vol. II cracking vol. II lacking spine label scratch to upper board of vol. II endleaves and some prelims foxed but otherwise internally free from soil: Good or better. The fourth edition of Malthus' widely influential discussion of overpopulation. Malthus 1766-1834 argued that population "increases geometrically while food supplies increase only arithmetically" and that some misery was inevitable unless population growth could be restrained. He proposed "moral restraint" as a solution. Many of his theories have now been largely rejected but "the Essay was highly influential in the progress of thought in early nineteenth-century Europe" and "his influence on social policy whether for good or evil was considerable." The first edition was shorter; "later editions were considerably altered and grew bulkier as Malthus defended his views against a host of critics" Printing and the Mind of Man. KRESS B.5219. GOLDSMITHS 19373. PMM 251 1st edn. Printed for J. Johnson in St Paul's Church-Yard, by T. Bensley unknown
1807ref. 55024London: Printed for J. Johnson in St Paul's Church-Yard by T. Bensley 1807. Fourth edition. Octavo 22cm in two volumes. In contemporary brown calf seven sets of double gilt rules to spine titled in gilt on red leather spine label numbered on black leather spine labels blind tool to board edges all edges sprinkled grey; plain endpapers; vol. I: i-xvi 1-580pp; vol. II: i-viii 1-484 60pp. Sturdy copies much rubbed vol. I slightly cocked lower front joint of vol. I and upper front joint of vol. II cracking vol. II lacking spine label scratch to upper board of vol. II endleaves and some prelims foxed but otherwise internally free from soil: Good or better. The fourth edition of Malthus' widely influential discussion of overpopulation. Malthus 1766-1834 argued that population "increases geometrically while food supplies increase only arithmetically" and that some misery was inevitable unless population growth could be restrained. He proposed "moral restraint" as a solution. Many of his theories have now been largely rejected but "the Essay was highly influential in the progress of thought in early nineteenth-century Europe" and "his influence on social policy whether for good or evil was considerable." The first edition was shorter; "later editions were considerably altered and grew bulkier as Malthus defended his views against a host of critics" Printing and the Mind of Man. KRESS B.5219. GOLDSMITHS 19373. PMM 251 1st edn. Printed for J. Johnson in St Paul's Church-Yard, by T. Bensley unknown books
1872ref. 64545London & Edinburgh UK: Reeves and Turner 195 Strand 1872. 8vo. xv 1 551 1 pp. plus 8 pp. publisher’s ads. Tables. Plum-coloured publisher’s cloth brown claysized endpapers rebacked minor wear to corners slight bumping to couple corners still VG- copy from the libraries of John S. Oliver 8 Greenhill Park Edinburgh member of the Edinburgh Geological Society from 1870-1883 and Elof Axel Carlson 1931-2025 noted geneticist historian of science and fierce opponent of eugenics. Seventh edition of this groundbreaking and very significant work was one of the very few complete Victorian printings of the work and coincided with intense reform movements in the British Epire during the 1870’s with heightened discussions on poverty working class living and working conditions and the emergence of neo-Malthusian birth control advocacy groups. Although Malthus is best known for the 1798 original essay this first edition was a very short and limited work which served as a response to Godwin and would be significantly expanded and revised through six editions with additional data points from censuses and vast changes in world populations through the first three decades of the 19th Century. More importantly this work served as a catalyst for Charles Darwin in his development of the hypothesis on Natural Selection after his reading of Malthus in the last half of 1838 which would eventually underpin his 1859 “On the Origin of Species.” Reeves and Turner, 195 Strand, hardcover
ref. 64429London: for J. Johnson St. Paul's Church-Yard By T. Bensley 1806. Demography FIRST TWO VOLUME EDITION. Octavos 22 x 14 x 8cm pp.xvi; 505; 63 pp.viii; 559; 1. Brown half calf marbled paper over boards. Gilt ruling and red labels containing gilt titles to spines. All edges speckled blue. Interior relatively bright and clean a few leaves spotted/marked. Infrequent pencil annotations throughout each volume. Small ownership inscription in both volumes to a front blank leaf. Toning to corners of all endpapers. Marbled boards rubbed some wear to calf spines and extremities. Very good. Rev. Thomas Robert Malthus FRS 1766-1834 known as Thomas Malthus or Robert Malthus his preference was an English demographer and political economist. He is best known for his pessimistic but highly influential views on population growth. In 'An Essay on the Principle of Population' 1798 Malthus made the famous prediction that population would outrun food supply leading to a decrease in food per person. London: for J. Johnson, St. Paul's Church-Yard, By T. Bensley, 1806 unknown
1986ref. C66294London: Pickering 1986. First Edition Thus. Hardback. No Dust Jacket. Hardback Hardcover. Fine. First Edition Thus. Hardback. No Dust Jacket. 8vo. pp 139. Original publisher's burgundy cloth lettered gilt at the spine. Volume 1 only. First published in 1798. ISBN: 1851960015 Fine. Pickering, hardcover
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2026ref. LRB25045070Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 520 pages. Volume 3 of a multi-volume work. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1817. Text in English. This seminal work by Thomas Robert Malthus explores the principle of population growth and its impact on human happiness. The essay examines historical and contemporary effects offering a critical analysis of the challenges posed by overpopulation. Malthus's arguments remain influential in economic and demographic studies providing a foundational perspective on sustainability and resource allocation. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026ref. LRB25045069Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 566 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1826. Text in English. This seminal work by Thomas Robert Malthus examines the relationship between population growth and resources arguing that unchecked population expansion leads to societal and economic challenges. The essay remains foundational in demography and economics influencing subsequent thinkers such as Charles Darwin. The text is a reprint preserving the original arguments and structure. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026ref. LRB25045063Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 532 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1817. Text in English. This foundational work by Thomas Robert Malthus explores the demographic and economic implications of population growth arguing that unchecked population expansion leads to resource scarcity and social instability. The essay remains a cornerstone of economic and social theory influencing debates on sustainability and policy-making. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026ref. LRB25045072Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 606 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1807. Text in English. This foundational work by Thomas Robert Malthus explores the relationship between population growth and resources arguing that unchecked population expansion leads to societal and economic challenges. The essay remains a cornerstone of demographic and economic theory influencing subsequent debates on sustainability and policy. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026ref. LRB25045065Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 522 pages. Volume 3 of a multi-volume work. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1817. Text in English. This foundational work by Thomas Robert Malthus explores the relationship between population growth and resources arguing that unchecked population expansion leads to scarcity and social instability. The essay remains a cornerstone of demographic and economic theory influencing debates on sustainability and policy. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026ref. LRB25045074Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 526 pages. Volume 1 of a multi-volume work. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1817. Text in English. This seminal work by Thomas Robert Malthus explores the relationship between population growth and resources arguing that unchecked population expansion leads to societal and economic challenges. The essay remains a foundational text in demography and economics influencing subsequent debates on sustainability and policy. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026ref. LRB35016273Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 640 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1803. Text in English. This foundational work by Thomas Robert Malthus explores the relationship between population growth and resources arguing that unchecked population expansion leads to societal and economic challenges. The essay remains a cornerstone of demographic and economic theory influencing subsequent debates on sustainability and policy. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026ref. LRB36017956Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 562 pages. Volume 2 of a multi-volume work. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1807. Text in English. This seminal work by Thomas Robert Malthus explores the principle of population growth and its implications for human happiness. First published in 1798 this edition from 1807 expands on the original arguments examining the past and present effects of population dynamics on society. Malthus's theories on overpopulation and resource scarcity remain influential in economics and demography. The text includes bibliographical references and an index making it a valuable resource for scholars of economic history and social theory. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026ref. LRB36014964Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 568 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1809. Text in English. This foundational work by Thomas Robert Malthus explores the relationship between population growth and resources arguing that unchecked population expansion leads to scarcity and social instability. The essay remains a cornerstone of economic and demographic theory influencing debates on sustainability and policy. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026ref. LRB39015722Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 586 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1878. Text in English. This foundational work by Thomas Robert Malthus explores the relationship between population growth and resources analyzing its historical and contemporary impacts on human welfare. The essay presents a critical examination of the challenges posed by overpopulation and proposes potential solutions. A seminal text in demography and economics it remains influential in debates on sustainability and social policy. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026ref. LRB43000084Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 536 pages. Volume 2 of a multi-volume work. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1826. Text in English. This foundational work by Thomas Robert Malthus examines the relationship between population growth and resources arguing that unchecked population expansion leads to societal and economic challenges. The essay remains a cornerstone of demographic and economic theory influencing subsequent debates on sustainability and policy. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026ref. LRB46020862Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 520 pages. Volume 3 of a multi-volume work. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1817. Text in English. This seminal work by Thomas Robert Malthus explores the relationship between population growth and resources examining its historical and contemporary impacts on human welfare. The essay presents a critical analysis of demographic trends and their implications for societal development offering insights into economic and social policies of the early 19th century. This foundational text by Thomas Robert Malthus delves into the dynamics of population growth and resource availability assessing their past and present effects on human well-being. Malthus's essay provides a rigorous examination of demographic patterns and their broader consequences contributing to debates on economic and social governance during the early 1800s. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026ref. LRB45016216Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 648 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1890. Text in English. This reprint presents Thomas Robert Malthus's seminal work on population dynamics first published in 1798 and expanded in subsequent editions. The essay examines the relationship between population growth and resources arguing that unchecked population expansion leads to societal challenges. Malthus's theories have had a profound impact on economics demography and social policy. This edition includes revisions by the author and an introduction by George Thomas Bettany providing historical context and critical analysis. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
ref. 133669Cambridge University Press 1989. 2 Vols. 8vos 446; 397pp. A near fine hardback set in like dust jackets. Cambridge University Press, 1989 hardcover
2024ref. Gyan-9789366136363Facsimile Publisher 2024. Hardcover. New. 22.59 x 14.34 x 6.6 cm. English Facsimile Publisher hardcover
2024ref. Gyan-9789366136363Facsimile Publisher 2024. Hardcover. New. 22.59 x 14.34 x 6.6 cm. English Facsimile Publisher hardcover
1817ref. 378979London: John Murray 1817. Fifth edition. xvi 496; iv 507 1; iv 500pp. 3 vols. 8vo. Modern quarter calf and marbled paper covered boards vellum tips flat spines gilt with green morocco lettering pieces. Very good. Fifth edition. xvi 496; iv 507 1; iv 500pp. 3 vols. 8vo. "The central idea of the essay - and the hub of Malthusian theory - was a simple one. The population of a community . increases geometrically while food supplies increase only arithmetically. If the natural increase in population occurs the food supply becomes insufficient and the size of the population is checked by 'misery' . The Essay was highly influential in the progress of thought in early 19th-century Europe . his influence on social policy whether for good or evil was considerable" PMM 251. Darwin among others credited Malthus as a source for his theory of natural selection. "The achievement of Malthus was the exposition of the theory of population; and his name has been associated so closely with this theory that like Darwin's it has added a new adjective to the language of civilized peoples" Palgrave II 670-71. First published anonymously in 1798 subsequent editions were exanded and this fifth edition published a decade after the fourth with "important additions" viz. adding substantial updates regarding public policy trade and data. The changes to this edition were so substantial that the changes were sold as a separate supplementary book titled Additions to the Fourth and Former Editions. The penultimate edition issued with Malthus's revisions during his lifetime and is often considered textually the best edition. Palgrave II 667-675; Kress B-6974. See PMM 251 John Murray unknown
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