The Wealth of Nations: Library Edition (Books That Changed the World, Band 1)

O'Rourke, P. J.

ISBN 10: 1400133866 ISBN 13: 9781400133864

Verlag: Tantor Media, Inc, 2007

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Recognized almost instantly upon its publication in 1776 as the fundamental work of economics, The Wealth of Nations was also recognized as really long: the original edition totaled over 900 pages in two volumes-including the blockbuster 67-page "digression concerning the variations in the value of silver during the course of the last four centuries," which, according to P. J. O'Rourke, "to those uninterested in the historiography of currency supply, is like reading Modern Maturity in Urdu." Although daunting, Smith's tome is still essential to understanding such current hot topics as outsourcing, trade imbalances, and Angelina Jolie. In this hilarious, approachable, and insightful examination of Smith and his groundbreaking work, O'Rourke puts his trademark wit to good use and shows us why Smith is still relevant, why what seems obvious now was once revolutionary, and why the pursuit of self-interest is so important.

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P. J. O'Rourke is the bestselling author of ten books, including The CEO of the Sofa, Eat the Rich, and All the Trouble in the World.

Michael Prichard is a professional narrator and stage and film actor who has played several thousand characters during his career. An Audie Award winner, he has recorded well over five hundred books and has earned several AudioFile Earphones Awards. Michael was also named a Top Ten Golden Voice by SmartMoney magazine.

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• Verlag: Tantor Media, Inc
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2007
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1400133866
• ISBN 13: 9781400133864
• Einband: Audio CD
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