The Theory of the Leisure Class
by Thorstein Veblen
Table of Contents
Introductory
Pecuniary Emulation
Conspicuous Leisure
Conspicuous Consumption
Pecuniary Standard of Living
Pecuniary Canons of Taste
Dress as Pecuniary Culture
Industrial Exemption and Conservatism
Conservatism of Ancient Traits
Modern Survivals of Prowess
Belief in Luck
Devout Observances
Survivals of Non-Invidious Interests
Higher Learning as Pecuniary Culture
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