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THE THEORY OF THE LEISURE CLASS An Economic Study of Institutions

THE THEORY OF THE LEISURE CLASS An Economic Study of Institutions

Thorstein Veblen

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Repro India Limited
Año de edición:
2026
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
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9789370710078
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The Theory of the Leisure Class: An Economic Study of Institutions by Thorstein Veblen , republished by Maven Books , is a foundational sociological and economic treatise that introduces the concept of conspicuous consumption and explores how the pursuit of social status drives wealth accumulation and institutional evolution, making it carefully selected for its historical importance and contemporary usefulness in understanding modern consumerism and class structures

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