Human Empire: Mobility and Demographic Thought in the British Atlantic World, 1500–1800 (Ideas in Context) – eBook

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**Book Description:**

*Human Empire: Mobility and Demographic Thought in the British Atlantic World, 1500–1800 (Ideas in Context)* embarks on a thought-provoking journey that challenges conventional perspectives on demographic theory. This scholarly work posits that the roots of demographic thought lie not merely in numbers but in the intricate attempts to understand and control the qualities of populations. The narrative unfolds across two pivotal transformations during the early modern period.

The first transformation highlights the rise of population as a crucial element of governance, particularly in sixteenth- and seventeenth-century England, Ireland, and colonial North America. This era saw the intertwining of humanist policy, state rationale, and natural philosophy lead to the birth of political arithmetic—a groundbreaking way to quantify and manage human populations effectively.

The second transformation delves into the vigorous debates of the long eighteenth century regarding the nature and scope of demographic agency. During this time, various institutions—including the church, civil society, and private initiatives—sought to mobilize and manipulate diverse marginalized and racialized groups. Simultaneously, American colonists articulated their own interpretations and visions of imperial demography, adding complexity to the demographic discourse.

This innovative and engaging study not only explores the emergence of population as a vital object of knowledge and governance but also intricately connects the evolution of demographic concepts with their broader intellectual, political, and colonial frameworks of the early modern era.

Whether you’re a scholar, student, or simply interested in the intersections of demographics, governance, and history, *Human Empire* serves as a critical resource that reveals the profound implications of demographic thought on society and power dynamics.

**ISBN:** 978-1009123266

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