<DIV>In a new and updated edition of this classic textbook, Henry William Spiegel brings his discussion and analysis of economic thought into the 1990s. A new introductory chapter offering an overall view of the history of economics and a bibliographic survey of the economic literature of the 1980s and early 1990s have been added. Maintaining the link between economics and the humanities, Spiegel&rsquo;s text will continue to introduce students to a wide range of topics in the history of economic thought.</P><P>From reviews of previous editions:</P><P>&ldquo;The history of economic thought to end all histories of economic thought.&rdquo;&mdash;Robert D. Patton, <I>Journal of Economic Literature</I></P><P>&ldquo;The book is in the grand tradition of the history of doctrines. It is a history of economic thought broadly conceived&mdash;and superbly written to boot. It is not to much to say that Spiegel&rsquo;s book will become and remain a leading text in the field.&rdquo;&mdash;Warren J. Samuels, <I>Social Science</I></P><P>The author conveys the essence of an idea simply and clearly, yet in a graceful style.&rdquo;&mdash;William F. Kennedy, <I>Journal of Economic Literature</I></div>