THE THEORY OF THE LEISURE CLASS

It is said that this book predicted the Wall Street Crash of 1929. Thorstein Veblen is a somewhat satirical look at the New Money and Conspicuous Consumption of New York at the turn of the century. A must read for any student of Economics and Sociology. A true classic from the Gilded Age.

The Theory of the Leisure Class, by Thorstein Veblen, a biting social satire, first published in the United States in 1899.

A true book of worth, a classic that lives in an era of timeless distinction. Early books emit an excellence unlike any from modern times. You will not be dissatisfied with this works, Classic English Literature at its finest.

A Look Inside
'Conspicuous consumption of valuable goods is a means of reputability to the gentleman of leisure.'

About the Book
Published initially in 1899, "The Theory of the Leisure Class" is an essay by Thorstein Veblen. As an economic analysis of institutions, it questions long-held beliefs about acceptable behavior and reveals the fallacy of numerous cultural, pedagogical, and aesthetic canons. The leisure class, which Veblen viewed as the wealthy elite who squander resources and dictate social standards, is central to his theory. He came up with the term "conspicuous consumption" to characterize anything that doesn't really meet a need but is used as a status symbol, and he stated that the main motivation for consumption is to show off one's power and position.

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Title Details
Original 1899 Text
Classic Sociology Literature

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Historical Context
Detailed 19th Century Historical bullet pointed context