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The Theory of the Leisure Class (Dover Thrift Editions)

by Thorstein Veblen

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ISBN13: 9780486280622
ISBN10: 0486280624
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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 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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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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Product Details

ISBN:
9780486280622
Author:
Veblen, Thorstein
Publisher:
Dover Publications
Author:
Dover Thrift Editions
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
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series:
Dover Thrift Editions
Series Volume:
RCP035
Publication Date:
19940520
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
from 9
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
8.25 x 5.19 in 0.46 lb
Age Level:
from 14

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