The Complete Works of Thorstein Veblen
By Thorstein Veblen
Length117h 3m
About this audiobook
"The Complete Works of Thorstein Veblen" compiles the exhaustive writings of one of the foremost social theorists of the early 20th century, known for his incisive critique of capitalism and consumer culture. Veblen employs a distinctive blend of humor and sociological insight, characterized by his sharp wit and profound observations on the interplay between economics and social behavior. Within these works, he examines concepts such as conspicuous consumption, the leisure class, and the socio-economic dynamics that shape modern society, all while situating his arguments in the broader context of American industrialism and its implications for social stratification. Thorstein Veblen, born in 1857 to Norwegian immigrant parents, was deeply influenced by the socio-economic conditions of his time. Educated at prominent institutions such as Carleton College and Johns Hopkins University, Veblen's interdisciplinary approach drew from philosophy, economics, and sociology. His experiences as a member of both the upper class and the working class enabled him to critique the very fabric of American life while advocating for a more equitable society. Readers interested in the intersections of economics, sociology, and cultural critique will find this anthology indispensable. Veblen's works offer timeless insights into the mechanisms of social behavior and economic practices that resonate even today. "The Complete Works of Thorstein Veblen" is not merely a historical artifact; it remains a vital resource for understanding contemporary issues within the framework of modern consumerism and class dynamics.
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GenreBusiness and Economics
Length117 hrs 3 mins
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Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction (pt. 1)
35VI. The Divine Right of Nations
2Introduction (pt. 2)
36VII. Live and Let Live
3Introduction (pt. 3)
37VIII. The Vested Interests and the Common Man
4Introduction (pt. 4)
38II. The Industrial System and the Captains of Industry
5Introduction (pt. 5)
39III. The Captains of Finance and the Engineers
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6Introduction (pt. 6)
40IV. On the Danger of a Revolutionary Overturn
7Introduction (pt. 7)
41V. On the Circumstances Which Make for a Change
8Introduction (pt. 8)
42VI. A Memorandum on a Practicable Soviet of Technicians (pt. 1)
9Introduction (pt. 9)
43VI. A Memorandum on a Practicable Soviet of Technicians (pt. 2)
10Introduction (pt. 10)
44I (pt. 1)
11Introduction (pt. 11)
45I (pt. 2)
12Introduction (pt. 12)
46I (pt. 3)
13Introduction (pt. 13)
47I (pt. 4)
14Introduction (pt. 14)
48I. The Productivity of Capital Goods (pt. 1)
15Introduction (pt. 15)
49I. The Productivity of Capital Goods (pt. 2)
16I
50I. The Theories of Karl Marx (pt. 1)
17III. The Pagan Anarchy (pt. 1)
51I. The Theories of Karl Marx (pt. 2)
18III. The Pagan Anarchy (pt. 2)
52II
19III. The Pagan Anarchy (pt. 3)
53I. 1867-1873
20I. (Note to Chapter I) (pt. 1)
54II. 1873-1882
21I. (Note to Chapter I) (pt. 2)
55III. 1882-1891 (pt. 1)
22I. (Note to Chapter I) (pt. 3)
56III. 1882-1891 (pt. 2)
23I. (Note to Chapter I) (pt. 4)
57III. 1882-1891 (pt. 3)
24I. (Note to Chapter I) (pt. 5)
58III. 1882-1891 (pt. 4)
25I. (Note to Chapter I) (pt. 6)
59III. 1882-1891 (pt. 5)
26I. (Note to Chapter I) (pt. 7)
60II
27I (pt. 1)
61III
28I (pt. 2)
62IV (pt. 1)
29I (pt. 3)
63IV (pt. 2)
30I (pt. 4)
64II. On the Circumstances Which Make for a Change
31I (pt. 5)
65III. A Memorandum on a Practicable Soviet of Technicians (pt. 1)
32II. The Stability of Law and Custom
66III. A Memorandum on a Practicable Soviet of Technicians (pt. 2)
33III. The State of the Industrial Arts
67III. A Memorandum on a Practicable Soviet of Technicians (pt. 3)
34IV. Free Income
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