Cannans justly famous early 20th century edition of smiths wealth of nations. An inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of nations, generally referred to by its. This reprint of edwin cannans definitive 1904 edition of the wealth of nations includes cannans famous introduction, notes, and a full index. As the first scientific argument for the principles of political economy, it is the point of departure for all subsequent economic thought. Adam smiths the wealth of nations was recognized as a landmark of human thought upon its publication in 1776. Even more remarkable to modern eyes was the assessment offered by edwin cannan, smiths distinguished editor, who noted that. To better understand the evolution of the work under smiths hand, a team led by edwin cannan collated the first five editions. Adam smiths an inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of nations was first published in 1776.
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First published in 1776, the year in which the american revolution officially began, smiths wealth of nations sparked a revolution of its own. This reprint of edwin cannans definitive 1904 edition of the wealth of nations includes cannans famous introduction, notes, and a full index, as well as a new preface written especially for this edition by the. An inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of nations. He tells us that his goal is to figure out why some countries in the world are wealthier than others. The wealth of nations an inquiry into the nature and. Smithsownfootnotesaremarkedwithsmithinboldfacejustbefore the footnote. Any person using this document file, for any purpose, and in any way does so at his or her own risk. Smith sownfootnotesaremarkedwith smith inboldfacejustbefore the footnote. This reprint of edwin cannans definitive 1904 edition of the wealth of nations includes cannans famous introduction, notes, and a full index, as well as a new preface written especially for this edition by.
In his book, smith fervently extolled the simple yet enlightened notion that individuals are fully capable of setting and regulating prices for their own goods and services. Adam smith, an inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of nations by adam smith, edited with an introduction, notes, marginal summary and an enlarged index by edwin cannan london. Shipping may be from our sydney, nsw warehouse or from our uk or us warehouse, depending on stock availability. An inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of nations, the economic journal, volume 14, issue 56, 1 december 19 we use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Adam smiths celebrated defense of free market economies was written with such expressive power and clarity that the first edition sold out in six months. Publication date 1904 topics economics publisher new york, putnam.
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