The Theory of the Leisure Class - Thorstein Veblen - Dover Thrift Editions

The Theory of the Leisure Class by Thorstein Veblen is a classic work of economic and social theory. This Dover Thrift Editions paperback is published by Dover Publications Inc.

Key details

• Author: Thorstein Veblen
• Series: Dover Thrift Editions
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 256
• Publication date: 1 February 2000
• ISBN: 9780486280622

Synopsis

First published in 1899, this influential study offers a satirical examination of what is implied by the term “conspicuous consumption”, questioning the hollowness and falsity it suggests. Veblen turns that scrutiny towards widely held standards of taste, education, dress and culture, exposing what the text presents as their underlying emptiness.

Over time it has become established as a cornerstone of social theory, and is noted here for its contribution to the modernisation of economic policy. Suitable for readers interested in economic thought and social analysis.

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