Winch Donald (Emeritus Professor Of Intellectual History At The University Of Sussex)
Winch Donald (Emeritus Professor Of Intellectual History At The University Of Sussex) - Malthus: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback
Winch Donald (Emeritus Professor Of Intellectual History At The University Of Sussex) - Malthus: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback
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Description: Thomas Robert Malthus (1766 - 1834) was an English cleric whose ideas as expounded in his most famous work the Essay on the Principle of Population caused a storm of controversy. In this Very Short Introduction Donald Winch explains and clarifies Malthus's ideas assessing the profound influence he has had on modern economic thought. Concentrating on his writings Winch sheds light on the context in which he wrote and why his work has remained controversial. Looking at Malthus's early life as well as the evolution of his theories from population to political economy Winch considers why and how Malthus's writings have been so influential in the thought of later figures such as Darwin and Keynes. About THE Series: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket - sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Title: Malthus: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Winch Donald (Emeritus Professor Of Intellectual History At The University Of Sussex)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780199670413
Pages: 144 Pages, 2 Black And White Images
Publication Date: 7/24/2013
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: Political Economy
Description: Thomas Robert Malthus (1766 - 1834) was an English cleric whose ideas as expounded in his most famous work the Essay on the Principle of Population caused a storm of controversy. In this Very Short Introduction Donald Winch explains and clarifies Malthus's ideas assessing the profound influence he has had on modern economic thought. Concentrating on his writings Winch sheds light on the context in which he wrote and why his work has remained controversial. Looking at Malthus's early life as well as the evolution of his theories from population to political economy Winch considers why and how Malthus's writings have been so influential in the thought of later figures such as Darwin and Keynes. About THE Series: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket - sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Title: Malthus: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Winch Donald (Emeritus Professor Of Intellectual History At The University Of Sussex)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780199670413
Pages: 144 Pages, 2 Black And White Images
Publication Date: 7/24/2013
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: Political Economy
