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26 Mar 2008, Written by Chris Kortright in science,society

The Biology of Capitalism: Scarcity, Poverty and Population (Part 2)


Part 2: Historically Situating Malthus

In Part One of this serial, I set the stage for the need to understand the biology of capitalism. Here, in Part Two, I will explore the foundational theories of Thomas Malthus, and I will situate them in their historical context. Then to conclude, in Part Three, I will offer a reading on the effects of his ideas in contemporary policy making that effects issues ranging from humanitarian aid to public policy as well as naturalized understandings of capitalism and its effects.

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Chris Kortright is an anthropologist of science at UC Davis that focuses on the political and economic effects of scientific discourse and practice. He is presently researching scientific rice researchers.

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