Veblen, Thorstein
The Theory of the Leisure Class (Dover Thrift)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780486280622
- author:
- Veblen, Thorstein
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Dover Publications Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1994
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 13.3 x 1.7 x 21 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- 19th century fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Theory of the Leisure Class by Thorstein Veblen In this influential work, Thorstein Veblen uses Charles Darwin's theory of evolution to examine the modern industrial system. He argues that while industry demands diligence and efficiency, businesspeople are primarily driven by the desire to make money and display their wealth through conspicuous consumption. Veblen's analysis of the psychological foundations of American social and economic institutions laid the groundwork for the school of institutional economics. Veblen's ideas on conspicuous consumption and the role of businesspeople in society remain relevant today, offering insights into the social and economic structures that shape our world. This reprint of The Theory of the Leisure Class provides a unique opportunity to explore the work of a key figure in the development of institutional economics. Published in 1899, this book remains a thought-provoking study of the intersection of economics, sociology, and culture.
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