Dimensions
130 x 199 x 8mm
Few book shave had more impact on the modern world than Smith's celebrated inquiry into the origins of the 'Wealth Of Nations'. Originally published in the year of the American Declaration of Independence, it rapidly became the most popular book of its time, marking the transition of political society from economic naivety to financial sophistication.
Martin Cohen's new, accessible guide to the text:
- Offers a clear and complete summary of the main arguments presented by Smith
- Describes the social and cultural context of the work
- Explains the key concepts of modern economics
The facts . . . the concepts . . . the ideas . . .