The Theory of the Leisure Class
Thorstein Veblen
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
The Theory of the Leisure Class is one of the great works of economics as well as the first detailed critique of consumerism. Veblen argues that economic life is driven not by notions of utility, but by social vestiges from pre-historic times. Drawing examples from his time (turn-of-the-century America) and anthropology, he held that much of today"s society is a variation on early tribal life. It was in this book that the term conspicuous consumption was first used.
Duration - 11h 12m.
Author - Thorstein Veblen.
Narrator - Digital Voice Martin G.
Published Date - Sunday, 04 January 2026.
Copyright - © 2013 Start Publishing LLC ©.
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United States
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Digital Voice Martin G
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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. The Theory of the Leisure Class is one of the great works of economics as well as the first detailed critique of consumerism. Veblen argues that economic life is driven not by notions of utility, but by social vestiges from pre-historic times. Drawing examples from his time (turn-of-the-century America) and anthropology, he held that much of today"s society is a variation on early tribal life. It was in this book that the term conspicuous consumption was first used. Duration - 11h 12m. Author - Thorstein Veblen. Narrator - Digital Voice Martin G. Published Date - Sunday, 04 January 2026. Copyright - © 2013 Start Publishing LLC ©.
Language:
English
Chapter One Introductory
Duration:00:34:32
Chapter Two Pecuniary Emulation
Duration:00:21:28
Chapter Three Conspicuous Leisure
Duration:00:55:02
Chapter Four Conspicuous Consumption
Duration:00:56:36
Chapter Five The Pecuniary Standard of Living
Duration:00:20:46
Chapter Six Pecuniary Canons of Taste
Duration:01:28:26
Chapter Seven Dress as an Expression of the Pecuniary Culture
Duration:00:35:30
Chapter Eight Industrial Exemption and Conservatism
Duration:00:39:55
Chapter Nine The Conservation of Archaic Traits
Duration:00:56:48
Chapter Ten Modern Survivals of Prowess
Duration:00:51:34
Chapter Eleven The Belief in Luck
Duration:00:29:16
Chapter Twelve Devout Observances
Duration:01:07:07
Chapter Thirteen Survivals of the Non-Invidious Interests
Duration:00:52:27
Chapter Fourteen The Higher Learning as an Expression of the Pecuniary Culture
Duration:01:02:56