In this provocative essay, James Whitelaw provides an in-depth analysis of the population of Dublin, exploring the factors that have contributed to its growth and decline. He examines the impact of immigration, birth rates, disease, and economic conditions on the city's demography, offering insightful commentary on the social and economic forces that shape urban populations. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and sociology of Irish cities.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.