The Invisible Hand

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Invisible Hand
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Adam Smith
SeriesPenguin Great Ideas
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:144
Dimensions(mm): Height 181,Width 111
Category/GenreEconomics
ISBN/Barcode 9780141036816
ClassificationsDewey:330.153
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint Penguin Books Ltd
Publication Date 7 August 2008
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Adam Smith's landmark treatise on the free market paved the way for modern capitalism, arguing that competition is the engine of a productive society, and that self-interest will eventually come to enrich the whole community, as if by an 'invisible hand'. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.

Author Biography

Adam Smith is Head of Boxing at Sky Sports and has been one of the main commentators, presenters and reporters of their coverage for nearly twenty years. He lives in London with his wife and three young children.