by P. J. O'Rourke · Atlantic Monthly Press · tapa dura · ISBN 9780871139498
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«On the Wealth of Nations» is P. J. O'Rourke's humorous essay, published by Atlantic Monthly Press in hardcover (256 pages, in English).
P. J. O'Rourke comments on Adam Smith's «The Wealth of Nations» with his characteristic humor and summarizes its key ideas: the division of labor, free trade, and self-interest as drivers of prosperity. O'Rourke also argues that Adam Smith was a moral philosopher, not an apologist for capitalist greed, and explains why Smith's work remains relevant.
This first edition belongs to the Books That Changed the World series and includes bibliographic references (pages 235-238) and an index.
Suitable for readers interested in economics, philosophy, and humor who want an enjoyable introduction to Adam Smith without tackling the original text.
Patrick Jake O'Rourke was an American author, journalist, and political satirist who wrote twenty-two books on subjects as diverse as politics, cars, etiquette, and economics. His books Parliament of Whores and Give War a Chance both reached No. 1 on The New York Times bestseller list.
