Langbeschreibung
In order to understand the impact of Smith's text across the academic disciplines, this volume brings together leading scholars from fields of economics, politics, history, sociology and literature. Each essay offers a different reading of Wealth of Nations and its legacy.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
1. Introduction: reading the Wealth of Nations - Stephen Copley2. Natural liberty and laissez faire: how Adam Smith became a free trade ideologue - Keith Tribe3. Adam Smith and the 'free market' - Heinz Lubasz4. Adam Smith and the role of the state: education as a public service - Andrew Skinner5. Adam Smith's master narrative: women and the Wealth of Nations - Kathryn Sutherland6. Look, no hidden hands: how Smith understands historical progress and societal values - Noel Parker7. Adam Smith and the limits to growth - Ted Benton8. The last georgic: Wealth of Nations and the scene of writing - Kurt HeinzelmanNotes on contributorsSelect bibliographyIndex