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The Theory of the Leisure Class (Oxford World's Classics) by Thorstein Veblen, Martha Banta is a business book available to read on EtoBox.

What is The Theory of the Leisure Class (Oxford World's Classics) about?

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 econom

Who reads The Theory of the Leisure Class (Oxford World's Classics)?

It is typically read by working professionals who need an authoritative practice reference.

Common subject areas: medicine, law, business, engineering.

Author
Thorstein Veblen, Martha Banta
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Published
2007
Language
EN
ISBN
9786611145217
Category
business
Subjects
Literary Criticism, Sociology, History
Rating
4.5 / 5 (108 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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