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Recognized almost instantly on its publication in 1776 as the fundamental work of economics, The Wealth of Nations was also recognized as really long. The original edition totaled over 900 pages in two volumes, including the blockbuster 67-page "digression concerning the variations in the value of silver during the course of the last four centuries", which, O'Rourke says, "to those uninterested in the historiography of currency supply, is like reading Modern Maturity in Urdu".
Although daunting, Smith's tome is still essential to understanding such currently hot topics as outsourcing, trade imbalances, and Angelina Jolie. In this hilarious, approachable, and insightful examination of Smith and his groundbreaking work, P.J. puts his trademark wit to good use and shows us why Smith is still relevant, why what seems obvious now was once revolutionary, and why the pursuit of self-interest is so important.
Reseñas de la Crítica
"In a highly accessible, often hilarious tone, O'Rourke parses Smith's notions of political and economic freedom." (Booklist)
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Few books in history have been as poorly understood as the Qur'an. In this audiobook, the distinguished historian of religion Bruce Lawrence shows precisely how the Qur'an is Islam. He describes the origins of the faith and assesses its influence on today's societies and politics. Above all, he emphasizes that the Qur'an is a sacred book of signs that has no single message. It is a book that demands interpretation and one that can be properly understood only through its history.
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Not quite enough
- De Leigh A en 06-27-07
De: Bruce Lawrence
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A Cry from the Far Middle
- Dispatches from a Divided Land
- De: P. J. O'Rourke
- Narrado por: L.J. Ganser
- Duración: 5 h y 4 m
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In a time of chaos, the number one New York Times best-selling political humorist asks his fellow Americans to take it down a notch.
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Dreadfully unfunny
- De I'm Crazier than you are! en 08-24-21
De: P. J. O'Rourke
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None of My Business
- P.J. Explains Money, Banking, Debt, Equity, Assets, Liabilities, and Why He’s Not Rich and Neither Are You
- De: P. J. O'Rourke
- Narrado por: Johnny Heller
- Duración: 5 h y 10 m
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After decades covering war and disaster, best-selling author and acclaimed satirist P. J. O'Rourke takes on his scariest subjects yet: business, investment, finance, and the political chicanery behind them. Want to get rich overnight for free in three easy steps with no risk? Then don't buy this audiobook. This is P. J. at his finest, an audiobook not to be missed.
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Enjoyable
- De Thoreau Devotee en 11-15-18
De: P. J. O'Rourke
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Modern Manners
- An Etiquette Book for Rude People
- De: PJ O'Rourke
- Narrado por: James Edward Thomas
- Duración: 5 h y 52 m
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In Modern Manners, cultural guru P. J. O'Rourke provides the essential accessory for the truly contemporary man or woman - a rulebook for living in a world without rules. Traditionally, good manners were a means of becoming as bland and invisible as everyone else, and thus of avoiding calling attention to one's own awkwardness and stupidity.
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Lacking
- De Robert J McMurray en 11-16-16
De: PJ O'Rourke
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The Origin of Capitalism
- A Longer View
- De: Ellen Meiksins Wood
- Narrado por: Jo Anna Perrin
- Duración: 7 h y 3 m
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Ellen Meiksins Wood offers a clear and accessible introduction to the theories and debates concerning the birth of capitalism, imperialism, and the modern nation state. Capitalism is not a natural and inevitable consequence of human nature, nor simply an extension of age-old practices of trade and commerce. Rather, it is a late and localized product of very specific historical conditions, which required great transformations in social relations and in the relationship between humans and nature.
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incredibly dence.
- De Jake Fahey en 10-22-21
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The Funny Stuff
- The Official P. J. O’Rourke Quotationary and Riffapedia
- De: P. J. O'Rourke
- Narrado por: L.J. Ganser
- Duración: 5 h y 20 m
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A compendium of quotes and riffs by P.J. O'Rourke on subjects ranging from government to fishing to apps, to be published on what would have been his seventy-fifth birthday.
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Tiresome.
- De J en 07-10-23
De: P. J. O'Rourke
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- David 5
- 11-27-07
Good, but missing PJ
I've listened to other O'Rourke, some he read, and some (like this) read by others. His humor and points come through with this reader, but his work deserves his voice
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- Michael F. Baute
- 03-24-23
good book.
exc narrator. good book to reread many times.
p.j. offers good prospecive on Smith's theories.
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- Elijah Dodd
- 01-27-24
Better Read than Heard
This is, as advertised, both very funny and very informative. O'Rourke engages with the real book much more than it appears he's going to, and explicates both its importance and its unintentional hilarity well. However, I do not recommend this audio version. Pritchard has almost no vocal variation, killing many of O'Rourke's funniest lines. Moreover, he does not audibly distinguish between O'Rourke's voice and the quotes from Smith, often running right past periods and ends of quotes without giving the listener any indication. I sometimes rewound the recording because I realized something I thought was a Smith quote was actually O'Rourke editorializing, and I had missed his point. Needs a better narrator for something so dense with terminology.
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- Hazem Elhady
- 07-29-18
Great Analysis with a sense of humor
I like the way the author summarized each book of the Wealth Of Nations. and he used humor which makes it easier to recall some of the analysis
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- J. Seelye
- 03-14-08
On the Wealth of Nations--worth listening to
“On the Wealth of Nations”
As a result of the hype about deregulating everything in the U.S., especially since Reagan, I was interested to learn the origins of this aspect of economics. To read “The Wealth of Nations” is more than I could do. When this review came out, I was tempted to read it, but since becoming diabetic, reading is difficult for me. Getting the book on Audible was great. The presentation is entertaining and packed with interesting, thought provoking interpretations of Adam Smith’s concepts. I had trouble putting it down. After completing the book, I decided after a couple of weeks, a second listen would be a real good idea.
Perhaps this book should be required listening for anyone planning to vote in the U.S. this year. I found it very educational. Adam Smith’s concepts have been grossly simplified and exaggerated to suite the contemporary bias that politician need to get our votes. Mr. Smith’s thinking was far more complex and confused than I would have expected based on modern day accounts.
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- Larry
- 02-08-08
Essence of the second greatest book ever written
I have not read "the Wealth Of Nations". However , if it is half as good as P.J.'s interption of it , it is a wonderful book,indeed. Were I Dictator for a Day , I would Command that every person in America listen to it.
I find myself going back to it , time and time again.
Frankly, P.J.'s book opened a whole world to me , of logical thought , and I have pursued that world , of understanding the logical processes , and the emotional feelings , of many great thinkers, and see as well , the context of the present , and the hope and fear of the future.
Adam Smith should never be forgotten, and , if P.J.'s book is as faithful to the origional as I believe it to be , statues of Adam Smith should dot every town square in America.
Perhaps then , we will remain the Land of the Free.
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- Jay
- 02-22-08
A great read
All the meat of the original, plenty of laughs and 20 hours shorter... it's like if the class clown read you Cliffs notes, but better.
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- Quinton Tompkins
- 05-20-22
The book is okay
The writer does an okay job of interpreting the work of Adam Smith, but interjects his own opinions and biases a bit too readily.
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- Michael
- 04-16-08
Where's PJ?
PJ has been a fine writer in his time, but this book does not reflect it. It isn't funny, it isn't insightful and it isn't really a good reflection of Adam Smith's work.
I don't recommend it.
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- Debali
- 11-07-08
A Joke
Mr. O'Rourke does not seem to have read Adam Smith. If he had he would have encountered a very fascinating and in some unlikely book. As it is, one is treated to a farrago of ideological assertions with little textual basis.
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