ABSTRACT

First published in 1976, this book provides an interdiciplinary study fo the thoughts of Adam Smith, showing it particular how the link between economic basis and social superstructure was central to his work. The work is split into six sections, dividing Smith's views along the following lines: 'methology', 'conduct and character', 'consumer behaviour', 'the upper classes', 'the lower classes', and finally 'the State'.

chapter 1|11 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|47 pages

Methodology

chapter 3|35 pages

Conduct and Character

chapter 4|22 pages

Consumer Behaviour

chapter 5|19 pages

The Upper Classes

chapter 6|51 pages

The Lower Classes

chapter 7|35 pages

The State