The Theory of the Leisure Class (Unabridged)
Thorstein Veblen
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Ever wonder why the wealthy seem to spend lavishly on things they don't need? In "The Theory of the Leisure Class," Thorstein Veblen cracks the code. Prepare to be surprised (and maybe a little disgusted) as he reveals the hidden motives behind conspicuous consumption and conspicuous leisure, where the wealthy flaunt their wealth not for utility, but for social status. Veblen's witty and scathing critique will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the modern upper class and the true cost of keeping up appearances.
Duration - 11h 20m.
Author - Thorstein Veblen.
Narrator - Digital Voice Marcus G.
Published Date - Monday, 20 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2022 Falcon Press ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Ever wonder why the wealthy seem to spend lavishly on things they don't need? In "The Theory of the Leisure Class," Thorstein Veblen cracks the code. Prepare to be surprised (and maybe a little disgusted) as he reveals the hidden motives behind conspicuous consumption and conspicuous leisure, where the wealthy flaunt their wealth not for utility, but for social status. Veblen's witty and scathing critique will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the modern upper class and the true cost of keeping up appearances. Duration - 11h 20m. Author - Thorstein Veblen. Narrator - Digital Voice Marcus G. Published Date - Monday, 20 January 2025. Copyright - © 2022 Falcon Press ©.
Language:
English
Titlepage
Duration:00:00:06
Preface
Duration:00:02:42
I: Introductory
Duration:00:34:49
II: Pecuniary Emulation
Duration:00:21:38
III: Conspicuous Leisure
Duration:00:55:23
IV: Conspicuous Consumption
Duration:00:57:13
V: The Pecuniary Standard of Living
Duration:00:20:56
VI: Pecuniary Canons of Taste
Duration:01:29:13
VII: Dress as an Expression of the Pecuniary Culture
Duration:00:35:57
VIII: Industrial Exemption and Conservatism
Duration:00:40:09
IX: The Conservation of Archaic Traits
Duration:00:57:20
X: Modern Survivals of Prowess
Duration:00:52:14
XI: The Belief in Luck
Duration:00:29:29
XII: Devout Observances
Duration:01:07:42
XII: Survivals of the Non-Invidious Interests
Duration:00:52:47
XIV: The Higher Learning as an Expression of the Pecuniary
Duration:01:03:12