An edition of The worldly philosophers (1953)

The Great Economists

their lives and their conceptions of the world

by Robert L. Heilbroner

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An edition of The worldly philosophers (1953)

The Great Economists

their lives and their conceptions of the world

by Robert L. Heilbroner

★★★★ 4.5 (47 ratings)
356 Want to read
28 Currently reading
48 Have read

"The Worldly Philosophers is a bestselling classic that 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 view 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."--BOOK JACKET.

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1955

Publisher

Eyre & Spottiswoode

Language

English

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Edition Notes

Revised for publication in England with two supplementary chapters by Paul Streeten.
First published in the United States under the title "The Worldly Philosophers".

Published in: London
Other Titles: The Worldly Philosophers

Classifications

Library of Congress: HB76 .H4 1955

Contributors

Additional Author (this edition): Paul Streeten

Edition Identifiers

Open Library: OL13762012M
Internet Archive: bwb_KV-012-794

Work Identifiers

Work ID: OL1847023W

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The Great Economists

their lives and their conceptions of the world

by Robert L. Heilbroner