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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. -- .

Table of Contents

1. Introduction: reading the Wealth of Nations – Stephen Copley
2. Natural liberty and laissez faire: how Adam Smith became a free trade ideologue – Keith Tribe
3. Adam Smith and the ‘free market’ – Heinz Lubasz
4. Adam Smith and the role of the state: education as a public service – Andrew Skinner
5. Adam Smith’s master narrative: women and the Wealth of Nations – Kathryn Sutherland
6. Look, no hidden hands: how Smith understands historical progress and societal values – Noel Parker
7. Adam Smith and the limits to growth – Ted Benton
8. The last georgic: Wealth of Nations and the scene of writing – Kurt Heinzelman
Notes on contributors
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Index

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      Publisher: Manchester University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 3/31/2013 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780719039430, 978-0719039430
      ISBN10: 0719039436

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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. -- .

      Table of Contents

      1. Introduction: reading the Wealth of Nations – Stephen Copley
      2. Natural liberty and laissez faire: how Adam Smith became a free trade ideologue – Keith Tribe
      3. Adam Smith and the ‘free market’ – Heinz Lubasz
      4. Adam Smith and the role of the state: education as a public service – Andrew Skinner
      5. Adam Smith’s master narrative: women and the Wealth of Nations – Kathryn Sutherland
      6. Look, no hidden hands: how Smith understands historical progress and societal values – Noel Parker
      7. Adam Smith and the limits to growth – Ted Benton
      8. The last georgic: Wealth of Nations and the scene of writing – Kurt Heinzelman
      Notes on contributors
      Select bibliography
      Index

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