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The Theory of the Leisure Class (Essential Economics Series: Celebrated Economists)
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eBook - ePub
The Theory of the Leisure Class (Essential Economics Series: Celebrated Economists)
About this book
The Theory of the Leisure Class' was first published in 1899. It's author, Thorstein Veblen, was the son of Norwegian American immigrants. He grew up to become a prominent economist and sociologist, producing many books and articles, and is often remembered for his use evolutionary theory to develop a 20th century theory of economics. This particular work is an economic treatise and detailed social critique of conspicuous consumption as a function of social-class consumerism. It claims that the division of labour of the feudal period has continued into the modern era. This is a must read for anyone with an interest in the influential ideas of this renowned thinker. We are republishing this work with a brand new introductory biography.
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Table of contents
- The Theory of the Leisure Class
- Thorstein Veblen
- Chapter One. Introductory
- Chapter Two. Pecuniary Emulation
- Chapter Three. Conspicuous Leisure
- Chapter Four. Conspicuous Consumption
- Chapter Five. The Pecuniary Standard of Living
- Chapter Six. Pecuniary Canons of Taste
- Chapter Seven. Dress as an Expression of the Pecuniary Culture
- Chapter Eight. Industrial Exemption and Conservatism
- Chapter Nine. The Conservation of Archaic Traits
- Chapter Ten. Modern Survivals of Prowess
- Chapter Eleven. The Belief in Luck
- Chapter Twelve. Devout Observances
- Chapter Thirteen. Survivals of the Non-Invidious Interests
- Chapter Fourteen. The Higher Learning as an Expression of the Pecuniary Culture