Adam Smith
Subtitle: a moral philosopher and his political economy
By: Gavin Kennedy.
Series: Great thinkers in economics
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 2008
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 287
Subjects: Smith, Adam, -- 1723-1790; Economists -- Great Britain; Economics
Description: "Western Europe, stagnant since the fall of Rome, showed signs of economic resurgence in the mid-18th century. Adam Smith was excited by the potential of this new era, and he was inspired to study the changes in Britain's evolving political institutions. This book presetns the authentic Adam Smith and explores his underlying approach and radial thinking, aiming to re-establish his original intentions as articulated in his works and correspondence, which have been distorted by modern interpretations, assumptions and attributions."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.