The Afterlife of Adam Smith: The Influence, Interpretation and Misinterpretation of His Economic Philosophy, 1760s-2010s
AUTHOR | Farina, William |
PUBLISHER | McFarland & Company (07/29/2015) |
PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
Mark Twain once quipped that a "classic is] something that everybody wants to have read and nobody wants to read." This definition fits Adam Smith's timeless work The Wealth of Nations, published in 1776 on the eve of the American Revolution. For more than two centuries, partisans and pundits across the political spectrum have selectively quoted (or purported to quote) Smith's masterpiece of economic theory in support of legislative agendas and public policy. Smith himself would have been surprised at the near universal acceptance of his theories, especially given changes in the world economy since the 18th century. This book provides a close reading of his work, revealing a complex intellect schooled in the high moral ideals of classical philosophy, yet firmly grounded in the pragmatism of international trade and commerce.
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ISBN-13:
9780786494842
ISBN-10:
0786494840
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
248
Carton Quantity:
0
Product Dimensions:
6.00 x 0.60 x 8.90 inches
Weight:
0.75 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Business & Economics | Economics - Theory
Business & Economics | General
Grade Level:
College Freshman
and up
Dewey Decimal:
330.153
Library of Congress Control Number:
2015022490
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Mark Twain once quipped that a "classic is] something that everybody wants to have read and nobody wants to read." This definition fits Adam Smith's timeless work The Wealth of Nations, published in 1776 on the eve of the American Revolution. For more than two centuries, partisans and pundits across the political spectrum have selectively quoted (or purported to quote) Smith's masterpiece of economic theory in support of legislative agendas and public policy. Smith himself would have been surprised at the near universal acceptance of his theories, especially given changes in the world economy since the 18th century. This book provides a close reading of his work, revealing a complex intellect schooled in the high moral ideals of classical philosophy, yet firmly grounded in the pragmatism of international trade and commerce.
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