The Instinct of Workmanship and the State of the Industrial Arts

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Focusing on the concept of "conspicuous consumption," this 1914 volume delves into the economic and social behaviors that define consumer culture. Veblen examines the motivations behind luxury spending and its implications for society, providing a critical analysis of the relationship between economics and social status. As one of his most significant works, it reveals the foundational theories that shaped his influential ideas in economics and sociology during the early 20th century.