----------------- HES POSTING ----------------- Hi All: I am newly subscribed to HES. I am an associate professor of women's studies and economics at University of Southern Maine, on leave in Adelaide AU. The worst part of the sabbatical is missing the Maine winter. NOT. I have written some things that fall under the heading "history of economic thought," ranging from some reflections on race, gender, and economics education; to psychoanalytically informed readings of key metaphors in mainstream economics, e.g., "The Market," and "Homoeconomicus." Currently I am working on a paper elaborating some of the connections between religion and mainstream economics. Now, to my query. Is there a discussion someplace of "why" Adam Smith titled his great work on economics The Wealth of Nations? Is it an allusion? If so, to what? Thanks in advance. Susan Feiner ------------ FOOTER TO HES POSTING ------------ For information, send the message "info HES" to [log in to unmask]