50 pages • 1 hour read
Thomas MalthusAn Essay on the Principle of Population
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1798A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
1.
Explain the difference between positive and preventive checks to population. Provide examples for each.
2.
Contemporary economists have largely rejected Malthus’s theory of population growth. Discuss why this is the case.
3.
To what extent does Malthus reject the idea of the perfectibility of mankind?
Unlock all 50 pages of this Study GuidePlus, gain access to 8,600+ more expert-written Study Guides.
Including features:
+ Mobile App
+ Printable PDF
+ Literary AI Tools