Three Great Economists
Smith, Malthus, Keynes
Published on 6. March 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
391 pages
978-0-19-287694-2 (ISBN)
Description
This volume contains studies of three of the most influential economic theorists: Smith, whose masterpiece of economic theory, "The Wealth of Nations", advocated free trade; Malthus, whose polemical first "Essay on Population" generated more misunderstanding and personal vilification than any comparable figure in the history of social and political thought; and Keynes, central thinker of the 20th-century, whose doctrines continue to inspire strong feelings in admirers and detractors alike.
Reviews / Votes
'For a clever and entertaining survey of Smith's life and work this book is unrivalled.' British Book News 'In assembling a clear subtle portrait of Malthus, Winch has made a successful case for paying attention to what this varied and interesting thinker actually wrote, and he has done this in just over 100 pages: a remarkable achievement, and precisely what the general reader has come to hope for in the Oxford Past Master series.' THES 'exemplary in covering difficult subjects with lucidity and concision.' TES on KeynesMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Oxford University Press
Target group
Adult education
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 190 mm
Width: 120 mm
Weight
317 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-287694-2 (9780192876942)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
Foreword by Sir Keith Thomas; Smith by D. D. Raphael; Malthus by Donald Winch; Keynes by Robert Skidelsky; Index. (Each text includes its own notes and further reading)