The Theory of the Leisure Class

About this film

LibriVox recording of The Theory of the Leisure Class, by Thorstein Veblen (1857-1929). Originally published by the Norwegian-American economist Thorstein Veblen while he was a professor at the University of Chicago in 1898, the Theory of the Leisure Class is considered one of the great works of economics as well as the first detailed critique of consumerism. In the book, Veblen argues that economic life is driven not by notions of utility, but by social vestiges from pre-historic times. [Summary modified from Wikipedia.] For further information, including links to M4B audio book, online text, reader information, RSS feeds, CD cover or other formats (if available), please go to the LibriVox catalog page for this recording. For more free audio books or to become a volunteer reader, visit LibriVox.org . M4B audio book, part 1 (166mb) M4B audio book, part 2 (160mb)

Directors & creators

Thorstein Veblen

Subjects

Librivox; audiobook; non-fiction; economics; Veblen; Leisure Class; utility

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