The Theory of the Leisure Class: A Study of Conspicuous Consumption, Social Class, and Modern Economic Behavior
In this influential study, Thorstein Veblen explores the relationship between leisure, conspicuous consumption, social class, and economic behavior. The book examines how material practices and social distinctions intersect, offering readers a foundational perspective on the connections between economics, society, and status.
About This Book
Thorstein Veblen’s The Theory of the Leisure Class is a study of social class and economic behavior.
The book focuses on leisure and conspicuous consumption, examining how they relate to status and social distinction.
Its subject connects economic life with broader patterns of social organization and cultural behavior.
This edition presents Veblen’s influential analysis for readers interested in economics, sociology, and the history of social thought.
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