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Teachings from the Worldly Philosophy
Robert L. Heilbroner
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Description for Teachings from the Worldly Philosophy
Paperback. Selections from great writings on economics, annotated and introduced by a distinguished economist and teacher. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 211 x 140 x 28. Weight in Grams: 370.
Author of The Worldly Philosophers, a 3-million-copy seller, Robert Heilbroner offers here a compendium of readings from the "worldly philosophers" themselves. The selections range from the earliest economic thought to such towering volumes as Adam Smith's The Wealth of Nations, Thomas Malthus's Essay on the Principle of Population, David Ricardo's Principles of Political Economy, and John Maynard Keynes's The General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money. Acting as "a docent, not merely an editor," he takes the reader through the core arguments with "brilliantly clear commentary" (New York Times Book Review).
Author of The Worldly Philosophers, a 3-million-copy seller, Robert Heilbroner offers here a compendium of readings from the "worldly philosophers" themselves. The selections range from the earliest economic thought to such towering volumes as Adam Smith's The Wealth of Nations, Thomas Malthus's Essay on the Principle of Population, David Ricardo's Principles of Political Economy, and John Maynard Keynes's The General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money. Acting as "a docent, not merely an editor," he takes the reader through the core arguments with "brilliantly clear commentary" (New York Times Book Review).
Product Details
Publisher
WW Norton & Co
Number of pages
368
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Condition
New
Weight
369g
Number of Pages
368
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780393316070
SKU
V9780393316070
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About Robert L. Heilbroner
Robert L. Heilbroner (1919-2005) was Norman Thomas Professor of Economics at the New School for Social Research and author of The Worldly Philosophers and many other books.
Reviews for Teachings from the Worldly Philosophy
"Judicious and generous selections from the key writings of masters of the economics game, complete with perceptive commentary."
Kirkus Reviews "Heilbroner has come as close as a historian of economics gets to being a household name. . . . He makes hundreds of years of economic writings accessible and lively."
Gina Neff - Nation "An easy-access guide to ... Read more
Kirkus Reviews "Heilbroner has come as close as a historian of economics gets to being a household name. . . . He makes hundreds of years of economic writings accessible and lively."
Gina Neff - Nation "An easy-access guide to ... Read more