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Classic of economic and social theory offers a satiric examination of the hollowness and falsity suggested by the term "conspicuous consumption" (coined by Veblen), exposing the emptiness of many cherished standards of taste, education, dress, and culture.
Synopsis:
Economic and social classic shows emptiness of cherished standards of taste, education, dress, and culture.
Synopsis:
Classic of economic and social theory offers a satiric examination of the hollowness and falsity suggested by the term "conspicuous consumption" (coined by Veblen), exposing the emptiness of many cherished standards of taste, education, dress, and culture.
hallaj, November 22, 2006 (view all comments by hallaj)
One of the most influensial book, rather i would say it lays the foundation for the socialist movement even.
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Economic and social classic shows emptiness of cherished standards of taste, education, dress, and culture.
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Classic of economic and social theory offers a satiric examination of the hollowness and falsity suggested by the term "conspicuous consumption" (coined by Veblen), exposing the emptiness of many cherished standards of taste, education, dress, and culture.
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