The Theory of the Leisure Class
By Thorstein Veblen & Martha Banta
- Release Date: 2007-10-11
- Genre: Literary Criticism
Description
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.