The Theory of the Leisure Class by Thorstein Veblen
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"The Theory of the Leisure Class" by Thorstein Veblen is an economic and sociological work published in 1899. Veblen introduces the concept of conspicuous leisure—the practice of displaying wealth and status through visible idleness rather than productivity. He traces how the wealthy classes throughout history have showcased their power by abstaining from labor, employing servants, and consuming time unproductively. The work examines how this behavior validates inequality and shapes social hierarchies across
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| Author | Veblen, Thorstein, 1857-1929 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Theory of the Leisure Class |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conspicuous_leisure |
| Credits | Produced by David Reed, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 37.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HB: Social sciences: Economic theory, Demography |
| Subject | Sociology |
| Subject | Leisure class |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 833 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 1997 |
| Last Update | Jul 19, 2014 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 3531 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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