The Theory of Moral Sentiments
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Published
Dover Publications, 2012.
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eBook
Language
English
ISBN
9780486119588
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Adam Smith., & Adam Smith|AUTHOR. (2012). The Theory of Moral Sentiments . Dover Publications.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Adam Smith and Adam Smith|AUTHOR. 2012. The Theory of Moral Sentiments. Dover Publications.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Adam Smith and Adam Smith|AUTHOR. The Theory of Moral Sentiments Dover Publications, 2012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Adam Smith, and Adam Smith|AUTHOR. The Theory of Moral Sentiments Dover Publications, 2012.
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Full title | theory of moral sentiments |
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