There’s Just Too Many People!
The Climate Denier's Playbook
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Historical Figures and Malthusian Theory
The chapter delves into the historical figures Tertullian and Thomas Malthus, exploring their perspectives on population growth and the Malthusian theory. It discusses Malthus' views on overpopulation, the concept of carrying capacity, his ideas on poverty and population control, and the influence of his theories on policies and movements like Eugenics. The chapter also touches on contemporary implications and critiques of the Malthusian theory in relation to systemic issues within the political economy of development.
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