“Our lives are universally shortened by our ignorance.”
Quote by Herbert Spencer
Work
A theory of population, deduced from the general law of animal fertility. Republ. from The Westm. review
The book delves into the study of population dynamics, examining the principles that govern animal fertility and their implications on population growth. It is a republication from The Westm. review, suggesting a scholarly and historical context for the work. more
Author
Herbert Spencer
Herbert Spencer was an English philosopher, sociologist, and writer, best known for his theory of social Darwinism. His ideas had a profound impact on social and political theories of the late 19th century. more
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