The Worldly Philosophers by Robert L Heilbroner
The bestselling classic that examines the history of economic thought from Adam Smith to Karl Marx--"all the economic lore most general readers conceivably could want to know, served up with a flourish" (The New York Times).The Worldly Philosophers not only enables us to see more deeply into our history but helps us better understand our own times. In this seventh edition, Robert L. Heilbroner provides a new theme that connects thinkers as diverse as Adam Smith and Karl Marx. The theme is the common focus of their highly varied ideas--namely, the search to understand how a capitalist society works. It is a focus never more needed than in this age of confusing economic headlines.
In a bold new concluding chapter entitled "The End of the Worldly Philosophy?" Heilbroner reminds us that the word "end" refers to both the purpose and limits of economics. This chapter conveys a concern that today's increasingly "scientific" economics may overlook fundamental social and political issues that are central to economics. Thus, unlike its predecessors, this new edition provides not just an indispensable illumination of our past but a call to action for our future.
Heilbroner, Robert L.: - Robert L. Heilbroner was Norman Thomas Professor of Economics at the New School for Social Research and author of The Worldly Philosophers and many other books.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780684862149 |
| ISBN 10 | 068486214X |
| Title | The Worldly Philosophers |
| Author | Robert L Heilbroner |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
| Year published | 1999-08-10 |
| Number of pages | 365 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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