Overpopulation Collection

Dudley Street, Seven Dials : From Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold London: A Pilgrimage London 1872
532240 Dudley Street, Seven Dials : From Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold London: A Pilgrimage London 1872. Unkempt, dirty children play in the street while cab tries to drive through without

Encombrement (engraving)
3650155 Encombrement (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Encombrement. Illustration for Londres by Louis Enault illustrated by Gustave Dore (Hachette)

A Malthusian view of an overcrowded London, England, of the future
3740450 A Malthusian view of an overcrowded London, England, of the future, after the writings of Thomas Malthus, 1851 (etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; English

Over population (engraving)
5997853 Over population (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: Over population. Illustration for The Comic Almanack with illustrations by George Cruikshank)

Shibuya Crossing, one of the busiest crossings in the world, Tokyo, Japan

Thomas Robert Malthus, English economist and clergyman. Malthus (1766-1834) believed that population growth would outstrip food supplies, with disastrous results

Dudley Street, Seven Dials, London, 1872. Unkempt, dirty children play in the street while a cab tries to drive through without crushing them

Title page of Essay on the Principle of Population by Thomas Malthus, 1806. Artist: Thomas Malthus
Title page of Essay on the Principle of Population by Thomas Malthus, 1806. Thomas Robert Malthus (1766-1834), English cleric and economist

CRUIKSHANK: LONDON, 1851. A Malthusian view of an overcrowded London of the future. Etching by George Cruikshank after the writings of Thomas Malthus, 1851

China, Hong Kong illuminiated at night

Aerial View Of Northwestern Miami Beach
Aerial view of part of Miami Beach which shows the Winter polo grounds, a resort hotel, and Nautilus Island, which housed radio station WIOD, Miami Beach, Florida, 1930s

A Malthusian view of an overcrowded London, England, of the future. Etching by George Cruikshank after the writings of
CRUIKSHANK: LONDON, 1851. A Malthusian view of an overcrowded London, England, of the future. Etching by George Cruikshank after the writings of Thomas Malthus, 1851

Dudley Street, Seven Dials : From Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold London: A Pilgrimage London 1872. Unkempt, dirty children play in the street while cab tries to drive through without crushing

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"Overpopulation: A Global Challenge Unveiled" Shibuya Crossing, one of the busiest crossings in the world, Tokyo, Japan. Encombrement (engraving). A Malthusian view of an overcrowded London, England, of the future. Over population (engraving). Thomas Robert Malthus, English economist and clergyman. Dudley Street, Seven Dials, London 1872. Title page of Essay on the Principle of Population by Thomas Malthus 1806. Artist: Thomas Malthus. CRUIKSHANK: LONDON 1851. A Malthusian view of an overcrowded London of the future. As our cities grow at a staggering pace and humanity's footprints expand across continents, we find ourselves confronted with a pressing issue - overpopulation. In bustling Shibuya Crossing or amidst Hong Kong's illuminated skyline at night, it becomes evident that our planet is bursting at its seams with inhabitants striving for progress and prosperity. The engravings depicting crowded streets in both Tokyo and London offer glimpses into societies grappling with limited space to accommodate their ever-increasing populations. These images echo the concerns raised by Thomas Robert Malthus – an influential economist and clergyman who warned about the consequences of unchecked population growth. Malthus' theories gained prominence during his time as he envisioned a future where cities like London would be plagued by congestion and scarcity due to excessive human numbers. Even today, these predictions resonate as aerial views reveal Northwestern Miami Beach teeming with life while mirroring similar challenges faced by densely populated regions worldwide. However daunting this scenario may seem when considering Dudley Street in Seven Dials or George Cruikshank's evocative etchings portraying an overcrowded Victorian-era London; it serves as a stark reminder that we must address overpopulation collectively before it engulfs us entirely. China's rapid urbanization exemplifies the urgency of finding sustainable solutions to accommodate burgeoning populations.