{"product_id":"the-theory-of-the-leisure-class-essential-economics-series-celebrated-economists-9781473324329","title":"The Theory of the Leisure Class (Essential Economics Series: Celebrated Economists)","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Thorstein Veblen\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: White Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: White Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Demography\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Theory of the Leisure Class' was first published in 1899. It's author, Thorstein Veblen, was the son of Norwegian American immigrants. He grew up to become a prominent economist and sociologist, producing many books and articles, and is often remembered for his use evolutionary theory to develop a 20th century theory of economics. This particular work is an economic treatise and detailed social critique of conspicuous consumption as a function of social-class consumerism. It claims that the division of labour of the feudal period has continued into the modern era. This is a must read for anyone with an interest in the influential ideas of this renowned thinker. We are republishing this work with a brand new introductory biography.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46487267541143,"sku":"9781473324329","price":2627.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781473324329.jpg?v=1766333754","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-theory-of-the-leisure-class-essential-economics-series-celebrated-economists-9781473324329","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}