the theory of the leisure class oxford worlds classics
The Theory of the Leisure ClassThorstein Veblenconspicuous consumptionleisure class sociologyOxford World's Classics
Delve into Thorstein Veblen's enduring classic, *The Theory of the Leisure Class*, an insightful Oxford World's Classic that dissects the social phenomena of status, wealth, and power through the lens of 'conspicuous consumption.' This foundational text in sociology and economic theory offers a critical examination of the habits and values of the affluent, remaining profoundly relevant for understanding societal structures and consumer culture.