ISBN:
9780190211608
Language:
English
Pages:
1 online resource
Parallel Title:
Druckausg. Surdam, David G. Century of the leisured masses
Parallel Title:
Print version
DDC:
306.481209730904
Keywords:
Leisure United States
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History, 20th century
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Leisure class History, 20th century
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Leisure industry United States
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History, 20th century
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Leisure industry History 20th century
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Leisure class History 20th century
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Leisure History 20th century
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Leisure ; United States ; History ; 20th century
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Leisure class ; History ; 20th century
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Leisure industry ; United States ; History ; 20th century
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United States ; Economic conditions ; 20th century
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United States ; Social conditions ; 20th century
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United States Economic conditions 20th century
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United States Social conditions 20th century
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USA
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Freizeitverhalten
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Wirtschaftliche Lage
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Geschichte 1900-2000
Abstract:
At the end of the 19th century, economist Thorstein Veblen wrote 'The Theory of the Leisure Class.' A century later, the economic conditions in America had changed beyond recognition. Improvements in agricultural productivity led to better nutrition and triggered improved productivity and living standards throughout the economy. American workers chose to take the benefits accruing from economic growth in the form of higher wages, shorter workweeks, better working conditions and increased leisure. This text charts the rise of leisure activities during this period.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
DOI:
10.1093/acprof:oso/9780190211561.001.0001
URL:
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URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780190211561.001.0001
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