The Theory of the Leisure Class

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Critique of American snobbery and wastefulness

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the roots of our modern consumer culture. The author's wit and insight make for an entertaining and thought-provoking journey, as he takes on some of the most deeply held assumptions about our economy and society. Readers will come away with a new perspective on the ways in which we measure success, and the often hidden costs of our quest for status and luxury.

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The Theory of the Leisure Class

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ISBN: 9780140187953
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date of Publication: 1994-02-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Philosophy, History, Economics, Sociology, Politics
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A classic of sociology and economics, originally published in 1899With exquisite irony, Veblen, the "best critic of America that America has produced" (C. Wright Mills), lays bare the hollowness of our canons of taste and culture. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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Critique of American snobbery and wastefulness

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the roots of our modern consumer culture. The author's wit and insight make for an entertaining and thought-provoking journey, as he takes on some of the most deeply held assumptions about our economy and society. Readers will come away with a new perspective on the ways in which we measure success, and the often hidden costs of our quest for status and luxury.

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