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Exploring the dynamics of social class and consumption, this seminal work by Thorstein Veblen critiques the behaviors and values of the affluent. Veblen introduces concepts such as "conspicuous consumption," illustrating how the wealthy display their status through extravagant spending. The book lays the groundwork for understanding the interplay between economics and social structures, making it a pivotal text in sociology and economic theory.
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The Theory of the Leisure Class, Thorstein Veblen
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- Released
- 2023
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Thorstein Veblen
- Publisher
- Atlas Vista Publisher
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 230
- ISBN13
- 9781835529690
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Business, Business & Management, Political Science & Politics, Philosophical Topics, Politics, Economics, Gifts for grandpa, Sociology, Aristocracy, nobility
- Original title
- The theory of the leisure class
- Rating
- 3.8 out of 5
- Description
- Exploring the dynamics of social class and consumption, this seminal work by Thorstein Veblen critiques the behaviors and values of the affluent. Veblen introduces concepts such as "conspicuous consumption," illustrating how the wealthy display their status through extravagant spending. The book lays the groundwork for understanding the interplay between economics and social structures, making it a pivotal text in sociology and economic theory.