Movie Description

The Legacy of Malthus

(1994)

Overview

Discusses Malthus's theories of population and the causes of poverty. As film contrasts the 19th century poor in Scotland with today's poor in India, it takes on the international population "establishment", challenging the entrenched view that overpopulation alone is responsible for poverty and environmental destruction.

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Original TitleThe Legacy of Malthus

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1994-01-01

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 00h 51m

Production CompaniesBBC