“Whether the law of marriage be instituted or not, the dictate of nature and virtue seems to be an early attachment to one woman.”
Quote by Thomas Malthus
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An Essay on the Principle of Population: Illustrated
Written by Thomas Robert Malthus, this influential essay explores the concept of population growth and its implications on society, economy, and natural resources. It discusses the idea of a finite carrying capacity of the Earth and the potential for overpopulation to lead to scarcity and hardship. more
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Thomas Malthus
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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