ISBN:
9780191517587
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (xxxv, 263 Seiten)
Edition:
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Series Statement:
Oxford world's classics
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Veblen, Thorstein, 1857 - 1929 The theory of the leisure class
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Veblen, Thorstein, 1857 - 1929 The theory of the leisure class
DDC:
305.5/201
Keywords:
Leisure class
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Leisure class
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Electronic books
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Quelle
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Quelle
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USA
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Oberschicht
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Prestige
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Geschichte 1899
Abstract:
Veblen's landmark study of affluent American society exposes the 'pecuniary culture' and 'conspicuous consumption' that results when unessential goods are exploited at the expense of production of true value. This new edition examines Veblen's still pertinent arguments. - ;'Conspicuous consumption of valuable goods is a means of reputability to the gentleman of leisure.'. In The Theory of the Leisure Class Thorstein Veblen sets out 'to discuss the place and value of the leisure class as an economic factor in modern life'. In so doing he produced a landmark study of affluent American society th
Abstract:
Cover; Copyright Page; Title Page; Contents; Introduction; Note on the Text; Select Bibliography; A Chronology of Thorstein Bunde Veblen; THE THEORY OF THE LEISURE CLASS; I. Introductory; II. Pecuniary Emulation; III. Conspicuous Leisure; IV. Conspicuous Consumption; V. The Pecuniary Standard of Living; VI. Pecuniary Canons of Taste; VII. Dress as an Expression of the Pecuniary Culture; VIII. Industrial Exemption and Conservatism; IX. The Conservation of Archaic Traits; X. Modern Survivals of Prowess; XI. The Belief in Luck; XII. Devout Observances
Abstract:
XIII. Survivals of the Non-Invidious InterestXIV. The Higher Learning as an Expression of the Pecuniary Culture; Explanatory Notes; Footnotes
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [260]-263)
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Originally published: New York : Macmillan, 1899
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Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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