On The Wealth of Nations (Books That Changed the World)
O'Rourke, P. J.
ISBN 10: 0871139499 ISBN 13: 9780871139498
Published by Atlantic Monthly Press, 2006
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<div>As one of the first titles in Atlantic Monthly Press’ “Books That Changed the World” series, America’s most provocative satirist, P. J. O’Rourke, reads Adam Smith’s revolutionary <i>The Wealth of Nations</i> so you don’t have to. Recognized almost instantly on its publication in 1776 as the fundamental work of economics, <i>The Wealth of Nations</i> was also recognized as really long:  the original edition totaled over nine hundred pages in two volumes—including the blockbuster sixty-seven-page “digression concerning the variations in the value of silver during the course of the last four centuries,” which, “to those uninterested in the historiography of currency supply, is like reading Modern Maturity in Urdu.” Although daunting, Smith’s tome is still essential to understanding such current hot-topics as outsourcing, trade imbalances, and Angelina Jolie. In this hilarious, approachable, and insightful examination of Smith and his groundbreaking work, P. J. puts his trademark wit to good use, and shows us why Smith is still relevant, why what seems obvious now was once revolutionary, and why the pursuit of self-interest is so important.</div>
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P. J. O'Rourke is the bestselling author of ten books, including The CEO of the Sofa, Eat the Rich, and All the Trouble in the World.
Michael Prichard is a professional narrator and stage and film actor who has played several thousand characters during his career. An Audie Award winner, he has recorded well over five hundred books and has earned several AudioFile Earphones Awards. Michael was also named a Top Ten Golden Voice by SmartMoney magazine.
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Title: On The Wealth of Nations (Books That Changed...
Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Press
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good