Smith, Adam 1723-1790

An inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of nations by Adam Smith ( Book )
1,893 editions published between 1761 and 2011 in 20 languages and held by 6,148 libraries worldwide
"An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations (generally referred to by the short title The Wealth of Nations) is the masterpiece of the Scottish economist and moral philosopher Adam Smith. It was first published in 1776. It is an account of economics at the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, as well as a rhetorical piece written for the generally educated individual of the 18th century - advocating a free market economy as more productive and more beneficial to society. The book is often considered to have laid the basic groundwork for modern economic theory" -- from Wikipedia.

The theory of moral sentiments by Adam Smith ( Book )
379 editions published between 1759 and 2011 in 11 languages and held by 2,322 libraries worldwide
"Adam Smith's The Theory of Moral Sentiments (1759) presents an original idea of a general system of morals, and is a text of central importance in the history of moral and political thought. It presents a theory of the imagination which Smith derived from David Hume but which encompasses an idea of sympathy that in some ways is more sophisticated than anything in Hume's philosophy. By means of sympathy and the mental construct of an impartial spectator, Smith formulated highly original theories of conscience, moral judgement and the virtues. The enduring legacy of his work is its reconstruction of the Enlightenment idea of a moral, or social, science encompassing both political economy and the theory of law and government. This volume offers a new edition of the text with clear and helpful notes for the student reader, together with a substantial introduction that sets the work in its philosophical and historical context."--Jacket.

The essential Adam Smith by Adam Smith ( Book )
12 editions published between 1986 and 1987 in English and held by 1,135 libraries worldwide
Gathers selections from Smith's economic writings, discusses his theories, and assesses their influence on modern economics.

Lectures on rhetoric and belles lettres by Adam Smith ( Book )
20 editions published between 1963 and 2003 in English and Italian and held by 938 libraries worldwide

Essays on philosophical subjects by Adam Smith ( Book )
119 editions published between 1795 and 2006 in 5 languages and held by 936 libraries worldwide

Lectures on jurisprudence by Adam Smith ( Book )
26 editions published between 1977 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 889 libraries worldwide

The correspondence of Adam Smith by Adam Smith ( Book )
32 editions published between 1977 and 1997 in English and held by 837 libraries worldwide
Includes indexes.

The Market and the state : essays in honour of Adam Smith ( Book )
4 editions published in 1976 in English and held by 660 libraries worldwide

The wisdom of Adam Smith by Adam Smith ( Book )
4 editions published in 1976 in English and held by 579 libraries worldwide

The wealth of nations. Books I-III by Adam Smith ( Book )
12 editions published between 1970 and 1997 in English and Hebrew and held by 541 libraries worldwide
Smith's THE WEALTH OF NATIONS was the first comprehensive treatment of political economy. Originally delivered in the form of lectures at Glasgow, the book's publication in 1776 co-incided with America's Declaration of Independence. These volumes include Smith's assessment of the mercantile system, his advocacy of the freedom of commerce and industry, and his famous prophecy that "America will be one of the foremost nations of the world".