Thorstein Veblen on Culture and Society (Published in association with Theory, Culture & Society) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 076194124X ISBN 13: 9780761941248

Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2003

Synopsis

Best known as the author of the acclaimed book, The Theory of the Leisure Class (1899), Thorstein Veblen was much more than a one-book wonder. He is in fact a seminal classical sociologist who made many original contributions to the study of culture and society. This inspired selection conveys the full zest and penetrating insights of Veblen′s writings.The collection comes with a full-length essay which demonstrates the continuing relevance of Veblen′s sociology.

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About the Author

Stjepan Mestrovic holds three degrees from Harvard University (in psychology, education, and theology) and a PhD in sociology from Syracuse University. He is the author of twenty books and numerous scholarly articles on classical and contemporary social theory, war crimes, and culture.

Review

'Offers a series of compelling insights into Veblen's contribution to social and cultural thought and the book will undoubtedly add to the interest in his work and open it up for a wider readership' - Barry Smart, Professor of Sociology, University of Portsmouth

About this edition

• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 076194124X
• ISBN 13: 9780761941248
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 198
• Editor: Mestrovic Stjepan