Description
| Product ID: | 9780140436150 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Series: | The Wealth of Nations |
| Title: | The Wealth of Nations |
| Subtitle: | Books IV-V |
| Authors: | Author: Adam Smith, Andrew Skinner |
| Page Count: | 672 |
| Subjects: | Economic theory and philosophy, Economic theory & philosophy, Political economy, Political economy |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Presents a comprehensive treatment of political economy. This title includes the author's assessment of the mercantile system, his advocacy of the freedom of commerce and industry, and his prophecy that 'America will be one of the foremost nations of the world'. Smith''s THE WEALTH OF NATIONS was the first comprehensive treatment of political economy. Originally delivered in the form of lectures at Glasgow, the book''s publication in 1776 co-incided with America''s Declaration of Independence. These volumes include Smith''s assessment of the mercantile system, his advocacy of the freedom of commerce and industry, and his famous prophecy that "America will be one of the foremost nations of the world". |
| Imprint Name: | Penguin Classics |
| Publisher Name: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 1999-10-07 |