The Theory of the Leisure Class (Paperback)

Thorstein Veblen (1857-1929), the controversial American economist and social critic, argues that economics is essentially a study of the economic aspects of human culture, which are in a constant state of flux. In his best-known work, "The Theory of the Leisure Class" (1899), Veblen appropriated Darwin's theory of evolution to analyse the modern industrial system. While industry itself demanded diligence, efficiency, and co-operation, businessmen in opposition to engineers and industrialists were only interested in making money and displaying their wealth in what Veblen coined 'conspicuous consumption'. Veblen's keen analysis of the psychological bases of American social and economic institutions laid the foundation for the school of institutional economics.

General

Imprint:	Prometheus Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 1998
First published:	June 1998
Authors:	Thorstein Veblen
Dimensions:	215 x 140 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	411
ISBN-13:	978-1-57392-219-7
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Western philosophy > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Social classes > General Books > Philosophy > Western philosophy > General
LSN:	1-57392-219-6
Barcode:	9781573922197

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!