The Theory of the Leisure Class

by Thorstein Veblen


Table of Contents
  1. Introductory
  2. Pecuniary Emulation
  3. Conspicuous Leisure
  4. Conspicuous Consumption
  5. Pecuniary Standard of Living
  6. Pecuniary Canons of Taste
  7. Dress as Pecuniary Culture
  8. Industrial Exemption and Conservatism
  9. Conservatism of Ancient Traits
  10. Modern Survivals of Prowess
  11. Belief in Luck
  12. Devout Observances
  13. Survivals of Non-Invidious Interests
  14. Higher Learning as Pecuniary Culture

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