Thorstein Veblen in the Twenty-First Century: A Commemoration of the Theory of the Leisure Class (1899-1999) [Hardcover]

Douglas M. Brown (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1998

This volume commemorates and celebrates Veblen's seminal contribution to the analysis of consumer capitalism and assesses the book's relevance to the 21st century. Veblen addressed the global economy, the women's movement, inequality, consumption and gambling in his pioneering work.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'. . . thought provoking and interesting. Every open minded person would wish to read some of the essays.' -- Ray Petridis, History of Economics Review

'Veblen passe? No way! In twelve contemporary essays, institutional economists ably and imaginatively utilize major concepts from Veblen's Theory of the Leisure Class to create substantive, timely and provocative critiques of current social conditions and policies. Areas addressed include, among others, gender discrimination and inequities, invidious display and emulation and differential class and status claims. This is a major contribution to contemporary discourse on economic incentives and well-being. Veblen lives!' -- Marc R. Tool, California State University

About the Author

Doug Brown, Professor of Economics, College of Business Administration, Northern Arizona University

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Edward Elgar Pub (December 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1858986133
• ISBN-13: 978-1858986135
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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