
Adam Smith
A Moral Philosopher and His Political Economy
G. Kennedy(Author)
Palgrave Macmillan (Publisher)
Published on 10. July 2008
Book
Hardback
XIV, 287 pages
978-1-4039-9948-1 (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
2008 edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Palgrave USA
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paper over boards
Illustrations
XIV, 287 p.
Dimensions
Height: 225 mm
Width: 144 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
495 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4039-9948-1 (9781403999481)
DOI
10.1057/9780230227545
Schweitzer Classification
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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