ISBN: 9780140187953

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By Thorstein Veblen, Robert Lekachman, Thorsten Veblen. Robert Lekachman was a professor of economics at Lehman College, City University of New York, and is the author of The Age of Keynes and Capitalism for Beginners. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   The Theory of the Leisure Class by Thorstein Veblen, Robert Lekachman, Thorsten Veblen This classic of economic thought is a scathing critique of American snobbery and wastefulness. Chief among the practices that Veblen so wittily satirizes is "conspicuous consumption", a pattern of behaviour that still flourishes among us. FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description 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 1,700titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust theseries to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-datetranslations by award-winning translators. Author Biography Thorstein Veblen (1857-1929) was a Norwegian-American sociologist and economist and a leader of the Efficiency Movement. In 1919, Veblen, along with Charles Beard, James Harvey Robinson and John Dewey, helped found the New School for Social Research (known today as New School University).Robert Lekachman was a professor of economics at Lehman College, City University of New York, and is the author of The Age of Keynes and Capitalism for Beginners. Table of Contents The Theory of the Leisure Class - Thorstein Veblen Introduction by Robert LekachmanPrefaceChapter I: IntroductoryChapter II: Pecuniary EmulationChapter III: Conspicuous LeisureChapter IV: Conspicuous ConsumptionChapter V: The Pecuniary Standards of LivingChapter VI: Pecuniary Canons of TasteChapter VII: Dress as an Expression of the Pecuniary CultureChapter VIII: Industrial Exemption and ConservatismChapter IX: The Conservation of Archaic TraitsChapter X: Modern Survivals of ProwessChapter XI: The Belief in LuckChapter XII: Devout ObservancesChapter XIII: Survivals of the Non-Invidious InterestChapter XIV: The Higher Learning as an Expression of the Pecuniary Culture Excerpt from Book Chapter I Introductory The institution of a leisure class is found in its best development at the higher stages of the barbarian culture; as, for instance, in feudal Europe or feudal Japan. In such communities the distinction between classes is very rigorously observed; and the feature of most striking economic significance in these class differences is the distinction maintained between the employments proper to the several classes. The upper classes are by custom exempt or excluded from industrial occupations, and are reserved for certain employments to which a degree of honour attaches. Chief among the honourable employments in any feudal community is warfare; and priestly service is commonly second to warfare. If the barbarian community is not notably warlike, the priestly office may take the precedence, with that of the warrior second. But the rule holds with but slight exceptions that, whether warriors or priests, the upper classes are exempt from industrial employments, and this exemption is the economic expression of their superior rank. Brahmin India affords a fair illustration of the industrial exemption of both these classes. In the communities belonging to the higher barbarian culture there is a considerable differentiation of sub-classes within what may be comprehensively called the leisure class; and there is a corresponding differentiation of employments between these sub-classes. The leisure class as a whole comprises the noble and the priestly classes, together with much of their retinue. The occupations of the class are correspondingly diversified; but they have the common economic characteristic of being non-industrial. These non-industrial upper-class occupations may be roughly comprised under government, warfare, religious observances, and sports. At an earlier, but not the earliest, stage of barbarism, the leisure class is found in a less differentiated form. Neither the class distinctions nor the distinctions between leisure-class occupations are so minute and intricate. The Polynesian islanders generally show this stage of the development in good form, with the exception that, owing to the absence of large game, hunting does not hold the usual place of honour in their scheme of life. The Icelandic community in the time of the Sagas also affords a fair instance. In such a community there is a rigorous distinction between classes and between the occupations peculiar to each class. Manual labour, industry, whatever has to do directly with the everyday work of getting a livelihood, is the exclusive occupation of the inferior class. This inferior class includes slaves and other dependents, and ordinarily also all the women. If there are several grades of aristocracy, the women of high rank are commonly exempt from industrial employment, or at least from the more vulgar kinds of manual labour. The men of the upper classes are not only exempt, but by prescriptive custom they are debarred, from all industrial occupations. The range of employments open to them is rigidly defined. Details ISBN0140187952 Author Thorsten Veblen Short Title THEORY OF THE LEISURE CLASS Language English ISBN-10 0140187952 ISBN-13 9780140187953 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint Penguin Classics Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1857 Death 1929 Residence WI, US DOI 10.1604/9780140187953 UK Release Date 1995-07-27 AU Release Date 1995-07-27 NZ Release Date 1995-07-27 Replaces 9780140053630 Pages 416 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Series Penguin Modern Classics Year 1995 Publication Date 1995-07-27 DEWEY 305.520973 Audience General We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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Robert Lekachman was a professor of economics at Lehman College, City University of New York, and is the author ofThe Age of Keynes andCapitalism for Beginners. The Theory of the Leisure Class - Thorstein Veblen Introduction by Robert Lekachman. 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. Thorstein Veblen (1857-1929) was a Norwegian-American sociologist and economist and a leader of the Efficiency Movement. In 1919, Veblen, along with Charles Beard, James Harvey Robinson and John Dewey, helped found the New School for Social Research (known today as New School University).Robert Lekachman was a professor of economics at Lehman College, City University of New York, and is the author of The Age of Keynes and Capitalism for Beginners. The Theory of the Leisure Class - Thorstein Veblen Introduction by Robert LekachmanPrefaceChapter I: IntroductoryChapter II: Pecuniary EmulationChapter III: Conspicuous LeisureChapter IV: Conspicuous ConsumptionChapter V: The Pecuniary Standards of LivingChapter VI: Pecuniary Canons of TasteChapter VII: Dress as an Expression of the Pecuniary CultureChapter VIII: Industrial Exemption and ConservatismChapter IX: The Conservation of Archaic TraitsChapter X: Modern Survivals of ProwessChapter XI: The Belief in LuckChapter XII: Devout ObservancesChapter XIII: Survivals of the Non-Invidious InterestChapter XIV: The Higher Learning as an Expression of the Pecuniary Culture, Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], Artikelzustand: Neu, EAN: 9780140187953, UPC: 9780140187953, Recommended Age Range: 12+ years, Item Length: 19.5 cm, Subject Area: Social Organisations, Publication Name: The Theory of the Leisure Class, Subject: Economics, Publication Year: 1995, Type: Textbook, Format: Paperback, Language: English, Item Height: 199mm, Item Width: 134mm, Item Weight: 338g, Number of Pages: 416 Pages, Penguin Books LTD<

ISBN: 9780140187953

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 hollo… More...

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. Trade Books>Trade Paperback>Social Sciences>Sociology>Sociology, Penguin Publishing Group Core >1<

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Buch, Softcover, This classic of economic thought is a scathing critique of American snobbery and wastefulness. Chief among the practices that Veblen so wittily satirizes is "conspicuous … More...

Buch, Softcover, This classic of economic thought is a scathing critique of American snobbery and wastefulness. Chief among the practices that Veblen so wittily satirizes is "conspicuous consumption", a pattern of behaviour that still flourishes among us. [PU: Penguin Classics], Seiten: 416, Penguin Classics, 1995<