Synopses & Reviews
In \[I\]Before Keynes\[/I\], a chronological guide is included for readers wishing to trace the development of economic thought from early mercantilist writings to the pivotal work of John Maynard Keynes. Each article briefly discusses the life and enduring contributions of economists such as Adam Smith, Alfred Marshall, David Ricardo, and Leon Walras. Wherever possible, portraits accompany the text.\[P\] \[I\]Mark Blaug\[/I\] is Emeritus Professor of the Economics of Education at the University of London Institute of Education, and Consultant Professor at the University of Buckingham. He is the author of numerous articles and books in the field of economics and economic history, including \[I\]Economic Theory in Retrospect\[/I\] (CUP, Fourth Edition, 1985), an established classic in the field.
Review
"...[Great Economists Before Keynes] is excellently written. I can think of no other book which comes anywhere near giving so much information in such a palatable and well-organized form. There are authoritative and well-rounded pictures of the individual economists which almost amount to a course in the history of economic thought rather than simply a reference book." David Collard, University of Bath"Blaug's volume is an outstanding reference source. Every entry is self-contained and self-explanatory." Oleg Zinam in American Reference Books Annual