Adam Smith
A Moral Philosopher and His Political Economy
Published on 10. July 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
XIV, 287 pages
978-0-230-27700-7 (ISBN)
Description
This book presents the authentic Adam Smith and explores his underlying approach and radical thinking, aiming to re-establish his original intentions. The book provides a crucial reminder of how relevant Adam Smith was in his own time, and how relevant he remains as we experience the worldwide spread of opulence today.
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Series
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
XIV, 287 p.
Dimensions
Height: 218 mm
Width: 139 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
299 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-230-27700-7 (9780230277007)
DOI
10.1057/9780230227545
Schweitzer Classification
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01/2016
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07/2008
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Person
GAVIN KENNEDY is author of
Adam Smith's Lost Legacy
and is Emeritus Professor at Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University, UK. He has published widely in the negotiation process.
Content
Preface General Introduction 'Sufficient proofs of his fitness' 'In the first ages' 'So weak and imperfect a creature as man' 'All the world was America' 'General principles of law' 'A certain propensity' 'Original state continued' 'At last the age of commerce' 'Setting to work industrious people' 'The fund for productive hands' 'A very violent attack' 'An invisible hand' 'Peace easy taxes and justice' Adam Smith's Legacy