The afterlife of Adam Smith : the influence, interpretation and misinterpretation of his economic philosophy, 1760s-2010s /

"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 philosoph...

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Main Author: Farina, William, 1955- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Incorporated, Publishers, 2015.
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Online Access:An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view
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Summary:"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"--
Physical Description:1 online resource (246 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781476623603 (e-book)