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Considered the first in-depth critique of consumerism, economist Thorstein Veblen's 1899 book The Theory of the Leisure Class has come to be regarded as one of the great works of economic theory. Using contemporary and anthropological accounts, Veblen held that our economic and social norms are driven by traces of our early tribal life, rather than ideas of utility.

Author

Thorstein Veblen

Publisher

New York, New American Library

Published

2004

Language

EN

Subjects

Sociology, Economics, Business

Rating

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Updated

2026-03-14