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Exploring the interplay between industrial practices and cultural institutions, this work delves into how technological use shapes civilization while also being influenced by social conventions. It adopts a materialistic perspective grounded in modern science, addressing the relationship between industrial arts and cultural development. The author, Thorstein Veblen, renowned for critiquing capitalism and introducing concepts like "conspicuous consumption," contributes significantly to institutional economics, emphasizing the distinction between institutions and technology.
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The Instinct of Workmanship: And the State of Industrial Arts, Thorstein Veblen
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