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Overpopulation: Wher Malthus went wrong.

Authors :
Morton, John S.
Shaw, Jane S.
Source :
Social Education. Oct97, Vol. 61 Issue 6, p342. 5p. 1 Chart.
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Discusses overpopulation while focusing on Thomas Malthus' predictions in 1798 for the growth in population at a geometric rate while food increases at an arithmetic rate. Examination of Malthus' predictions; Statistical information on population growth in various countries across the world. INSET: Activity.

Subjects

Subjects :
*OVERPOPULATION

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00377724
Volume :
61
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Social Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
273009