The Theory of the Leisure Class

The Theory of the Leisure Class

Oxford World’s Classics

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.

JHBA; JFC; KCA; JFSC

305.5201

Thorstein Veblen, Martha Banta (Professor Emeritus, University of Calilfornia, Los Angeles) – Oxford University Press