The Theory of the Leisure Class

Veblen, Thorstein

ISBN 10: 0486280624 / ISBN 13: 9780486280622

Published by Dover Publications, 1994

Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0486280624I5N00

Synopsis:

Classic of economic and social theory offers a satiric examination of the hollowness and falsity suggested by the term "conspicuous consumption," exposing the emptiness of many cherished standards of taste, education, dress, and culture. Since first appearing in 1899, it has become a classic of social theory that has contributed to the modernization of economic policy.

Review:

"In his first and most fascinating book, Veblen was mocking a process as old as civilization. He expressed his skepticism in a rough-hewn prose style which made him the most impressive American satirist of his day."

--Time

"Every brash, upcoming generation should discover Veblen, and most complacent adults need to rediscover him."

--The Minneapolis Tribune

"In his first and most fascinating book, Veblen was mocking a process as old as civilization. He expressed his skepticism in a rough-hewn prose style which made him the most impressive American satirist of his day."

--Time

"Every brash, upcoming generation should discover Veblen, and most complacent adults need to rediscover him."

--The Minneapolis Tribune

-In his first and most fascinating book, Veblen was mocking a process as old as civilization. He expressed his skepticism in a rough-hewn prose style which made him the most impressive American satirist of his day.-

--Time

-Every brash, upcoming generation should discover Veblen, and most complacent adults need to rediscover him.-

--The Minneapolis Tribune

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Theory of the Leisure Class
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication Date: 1994
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Fair
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket