Economic, social and demographic thought in the xixth century: the population debate from malthus to marx
Auteur :
Charbit, Yves
Éditeur :
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
ISBN :
9781402099595
Date de publication :
9 avr. 2009
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,5 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
According to current understanding, Malthus was hostile to an excess of population because it caused social sufferings, while Marx was favourable to demographic growth in so far as a large proletariat was a factor aggravating the contradictions of capitalism.