The Worldly Philosophers: The Lives, Times, and Ideas of the Great Economic Thinkers

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Robert L Heilbroner

The Worldly Philosophers

The Lives, Times, and Ideas of the Great Economic Thinkers

Robert L Heilbroner

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Penguin
25 May 2000

Economics & Business; Economic theory & philosophy

The final revision of this classic bestseller, the 7th edition defines the common thread linking the world's greatest economic thinkers and explores the philosophies that motivate them. Hailed by Galbraith as a ""brilliant achievement"", The Worldly Philosophers with over 2 million copies sold worldwide, not only enables us to see more deeply into our history, but helps us to better understand our own times. Heilbroner provides the new theme that connects thinkers as different as Adam Smith andKarl Marx- the desire to understand how a capitalist society works. A new chapter conveys a concern that today's increasingly ""scientific"" economics may overlook fundamental social and political issues that are central to economics.

By: Robert L Heilbroner
Imprint: Penguin
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 128mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 259g
ISBN: 9780140290066
ISBN 10: 0140290060
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 25 May 2000
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Robert L Heilbroner is the Norman Thomas Professor of Economics, Emeritus at the New School For Social Research, New York. He is author of more than 20 books, and has contributed to the New Yorker. He lives in New York City.