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“The most baleful mischiefs may be expected from the unmanly conduct of not daring to face truth because it is unpleasing.”

Quote by Thomas Malthus

Book:An Essay on the Principle of Population and Other Writings

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An Essay on the Principle of Population and Other Writings

An Essay on the Principle of Population is a foundational text that examines the impact of population size on economic and social systems. The book delves into the dynamics of population growth, the distribution of resources, and the implications for society. It also encompasses other writings by the author that further explore these themes. more

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Thomas Malthus, a British economist and demographer, was born on February 14, 1766, in Surrey, England, and died on December 23, 1834. Malthus is known for his theory of population, which posits that population growth will outstrip food supply, leading to poverty and suffering. more

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