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Conspicuous Consumption

Paperback • 2005 • English

Conspicuous Consumption

By Thorstein Veblen

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About the book

Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves � and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives � and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are. With its wry portrayal of a shallow, materialistic �leisure class�...Show more

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ISBN

9780141023984

Publisher

Penguin

Published year

2005

Language

English

Original title

Conspicuous Consumption

Format

Paperback

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