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The Theory of the Leisure Class (Dover Thrift Editions)

by Thorstein Veblen

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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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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 satiric examination of the hollowness and falsity suggested by the term "conspicuous consumption," exposing the emptiness of many standards of taste, education, dress, and culture.
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One of the most influensial book, rather i would say it lays the foundation for the socialist movement even.
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ISBN:
9780486280622
Author:
Veblen, Thorstein
Publisher:
Dover Publications
Location:
New York :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Sociology - General
Subject:
Sociology
Subject:
Sociology - Social Theory
Subject:
Sociology, anthropology and archaeology
Subject:
Leisure class
Subject:
General Social Science
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Dover Thrift Editions
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RCP035
Publication Date:
May 1994
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Paperback
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English
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256
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8.26x5.22x.65 in. .43 lbs.
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