An Hypothesis of Population Growth / / Ezra Bowen.

Presents a formula for understanding the principles of population growth, involving the factors of wealth and living standard. In addition, the author reevaluates the principles of growth observed by Thomas Malthus in 1798.

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Superior document:Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Columbia University Press eBook-Package Archive 1898-1999
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Place / Publishing House:New York, NY : : Columbia University Press, , [1931]
©1931
Year of Publication:1931
Language:English
Series:Studies in History, Economics, and Public Law ; 343
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Physical Description:1 online resource (240 p.)
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Other title:Frontmatter --
Preface --
Contents --
Chapter I. A Formula of Population Growth --
Chapter II. Malthus, a Revaluation --
Chapter III. Critics of Malthus --
Chapter IV. East and Pearl --
Chapter V. Other Post-War Theories --
Chapter VI. The Life ‘Struggle’ — Man Appears --
Chapter VII. The Struggle Continues --
Chapter VIII. Animal Increase --
Chapter IX. The Biology of Population Growth --
Chapter X. Death Rates --
Chapter XI. Migration --
Chapter XII. Birth Rates --
Chapter XIII. The Dysgenic Trend --
Chapter XIV. In Sum --
Chapter XV. In Prospect --
Bibliography --
Index
Summary:Presents a formula for understanding the principles of population growth, involving the factors of wealth and living standard. In addition, the author reevaluates the principles of growth observed by Thomas Malthus in 1798.
Format:Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
ISBN:9780231878081
9783110442489
DOI:10.7312/bowe90306
Access:restricted access
Hierarchical level:Monograph
Statement of Responsibility: Ezra Bowen.