The Essential Adam Smith - Hardcover

Smith, Adam

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0198772696 ISBN 13: 9780198772699

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1987

Synopsis

In this volume one of the most eminent economists of the day provides a selection from the entire body of Smith's work, ranging from his observations on the psychological nature of man to his famous treatise on what Smith called a 'society of natural liberty', The Wealth of Nations. Other works represented in this volume are The History of Astronomy, Lectures on Jurisprudence, The Theory of Moral Sentiments, and Smith's correspondence with David Hume. Before each of Smith's writings, Robert Heilbroner presents a discussion which will both interest the scholar and clarify the work for the non-specialist. Readership: any reader interested in the works of Adam Smith; students in the history of economic thought.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Few writings are more often cited as a cornerstone of modern economic thought than those of Adam Smith. Few are less read. The sheer length of his great work, 'The Wealth of Nations', discourages many from attempting to explore its rich and lucid arguments. In this brilliantly crafted volume, one of the most eminent economists of our day provides a generous selection from the entire body of Smith's work, ranging from his fascinating observations on the psychological nature of man to his famous treatise on what Smith called a 'society of natural liberty, ' The Wealth of Nations.

About the Author

Robert L. Heilbroner was Norman Thomas Professor of Economics at the New School for Social Research and author of The Worldly Philosophers and many other books.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0198772696
• ISBN 13: 9780198772699
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 340