Thorstein Veblen on Culture and Society

Klappentext Best known as the author of the acclaimed book! The Theory of the Leisure Class (1899)! Thorstein Veblen was much more than a one-book wonder. He is in fact a seminal classical sociologist who made many original contributions to the study of culture and society. This inspired selection conveys the full zest and penetrating insights of Veblen's writings.The collection comes with a full-length essay which demonstrates the continuing relevance of Veblen's sociology. Zusammenfassung This inspired selection conveys the full zest and penetrating insights of Veblen's writings. It includes Veblen's thoughts on topics such as: sabotage; patriotism; and the credit culture. Inhaltsverzeichnis The Place of Science in Modern CivilizationThe Instability of Knowledge and BeliefThe Technology of the Predatory CultureThe Dynastic State in GermanyHigher LearningSabotagePatriotismThe Barbarian Status of WomenThe Economic Theory of Women's DressDementia PraecoxManufacture and SalesmanshipThe Larger Uses of Credit

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• Authors: Stjepan Mestrovic, Stjepan G. Mestrovic
• Assisted by: Stjepan Mestrovic (Editor), Stjepan G. Mestrovic (Editor)
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 18.03.2003
• EAN: 9780761941231
• ISBN: 978-0-7619-4123-1
• No. of pages: 198
• Series: Published in Association with Theory, Culture & Society; Published in Association with; Published in association with Theory, Culture & Society; Published in Association with
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > General, dictionaries; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories