The Theory of the Leisure Class
Veblen, Thorstein / Banta, Martha (Professor Emeritus, University of Calilfornia, Los Angeles) 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.