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Veblen critiques the excesses of consumerism in his seminal work, introducing the term "conspicuous consumption" to describe the extravagant display of wealth in society. His sharp wit and insightful analysis expose the values of a business civilization, highlighting the disconnect between genuine needs and the superficial desires driven by social status. This influential text remains relevant, shedding light on the cultural dynamics of consumption and the societal implications of wealth in modern life.
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The Theory of the Leisure Class, Thorstein Veblen
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- Released
- 2007
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- Title
- The Theory of the Leisure Class
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Thorstein Veblen
- Publisher
- Cosimo Classics
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9781602061798
- Category
- Social sciences
- Description
- Veblen critiques the excesses of consumerism in his seminal work, introducing the term "conspicuous consumption" to describe the extravagant display of wealth in society. His sharp wit and insightful analysis expose the values of a business civilization, highlighting the disconnect between genuine needs and the superficial desires driven by social status. This influential text remains relevant, shedding light on the cultural dynamics of consumption and the societal implications of wealth in modern life.