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Andrew Skinner's introduction compares Smith's work with that of economists such as Quesnay and T... Read More

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Andrew Skinner's introduction compares Smith's work with that of economists such as Quesnay and Turgot and discusses the originality and continuing importance of its ideasThis edition also contains a chronology, appendices and an indexFirst three books of Wealth of Nations have been in print in Penguin in one volume for over 20 years

Adam Smith (1723-1790) was born in Glasgow and after being educated in Glasgow and Oxford, he held a number of academic posts before becoming tutor to the young Duke of Buccleuch. This post took him to France where he began writing his political treatise, THE WEALTH OF NATIONS.
Andrew S. Skinner is Adam Smith Professor of Political Economy, Emeritus at Glasgow University and has published widely on Adam Smith and is the editor of the first three volumes of THE WEALTH OF NATIONS for Penguin.

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".

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Title: TheWealth of Nations
Author: Adam SmithAndrew SkinnerAndrew SkinnerAndrew Skinner
SKU: BK0027579
EAN: 9780140436150
Language: English

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