Adam Smith's Sociological Economics

<p>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'.</p> <p><strong> Part 1:</strong><strong>Introduction</strong><strong>Part 2: Methodology </strong>1. Epistemology 2. Scientific Method 3. Aesthetics 4. Science and Social Science <strong>Part 3: Conduct and Character </strong>5. Conduct 6. Benevolence and the Sacred 7. Character <strong>Part 4: Consumer Behaviour</strong> 8. Consumption and Social Status 9. Tranquility, Ambition and Progress <strong>Part 5: The Upper Classes </strong>10. Aristocracy, Clergy and Feudalism 11. Historical Evolution 12. Clergy and Commerce <strong>Part 6: The Lower Classes</strong> 13. The Division of Labour 14. Value, Distribution and Solidarity 15. The Sense of Exploitation 16. Employment and Standards of Living <strong>Part 7: The State </strong>17. Balance of Interest and Balance of Power 18. The Case Against the State 19. The Scope for Intervention</p>