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  • af Thorstein Veblen
    132,95 kr.

  • af Thorstein Veblen
    194,95 kr.

  • af Thorstein Veblen
    211,95 kr.

  • af Thorstein Veblen
    347,95 kr.

    The origin of the concept of "conspicuous consumption."

  • af Thorstein Veblen
    501,95 kr.

    An Inquiry Into The Nature Of Peace And The Terms Of Its Perpetuation is a book written by Thorstein Veblen that delves into the concept of peace and the conditions that must be met for it to be sustained. The book explores the various factors that contribute to the instability of peace, including economic inequality, political corruption, and social unrest. Veblen argues that peace can only be achieved if these underlying issues are addressed and resolved. The book also examines the role of technology and industrialization in promoting peace, as well as the impact of militarism and imperialism on global stability. Overall, An Inquiry Into The Nature Of Peace And The Terms Of Its Perpetuation offers a thought-provoking analysis of the complex and multifaceted nature of peace, and provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities that must be navigated in order to achieve lasting peace in the world.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1919 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

  • af Thorstein Veblen
    356,95 - 471,95 kr.

    This Is A New Release Of The Original 1915 Edition.

  • af Thorstein Veblen
    512,95 kr.

    This is a new release of the original 1932 edition.

  • af Thorstein Veblen
    197,95 kr.

    "The Theory of Business Enterprise" is a seminal work by Thorstein Veblen, an American economist and sociologist. The book was first published in 1904 and is considered one of Veblen's most significant contributions to economic thought. In this work, Veblen explores the relationship between business practices and economic theory, offering a critical analysis of the capitalist system.Key aspects of "The Theory of Business Enterprise" include:Concept of Business Enterprise: Veblen examines the nature and functioning of business enterprises within a capitalist framework. He explores how these enterprises operate and exert influence on economic activities.Role of Industrial Evolution: Veblen considers the impact of industrial evolution on the economic structure. He discusses the transformation from a pre-industrial society to an industrial one and how this shift affects business dynamics.Institutions and Social Structure: The book emphasizes the role of institutions and social structures in shaping economic behavior. Veblen critiques the traditional neoclassical economic theories that neglect the sociological and institutional dimensions of economic activity.Conspicuous Consumption and Leisure Class: Veblen introduces concepts such as "conspicuous consumption" and the "leisure class" in this book, ideas that he had previously explored in his earlier work, "The Theory of the Leisure Class" (1899). These concepts highlight how social status and prestige influence economic behavior.Predatory Practices and Business Strategy: Veblen delves into the predatory practices of business and how competitive strategies can sometimes lead to wasteful and non-productive outcomes. He critiques the traditional view that business practices are solely driven by rational economic motives.Thorstein Veblen's writing is characterized by a witty and critical style. "The Theory of Business Enterprise" reflects his broader intellectual project of integrating economic analysis with sociological and institutional considerations. Veblen's work has influenced subsequent generations of economists and sociologists, contributing to the development of institutional economics and the understanding of the social aspects of economic systems.

  • af Thorstein Veblen
    267,95 kr.

    The Theory of the Leisure Class, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable volume falls within the genres of Social sciences Economic theory, Demography

  • af Thorstein Veblen
    207,95 kr.

    "The Theory of the Leisure Class" is a groundbreaking work written by Thorstein Veblen, an American economist and sociologist. The book was first published in 1899 and is considered one of the foundational texts in the field of sociology and economic theory. Veblen's central thesis in "The Theory of the Leisure Class" revolves around the concept of conspicuous consumption and the social stratification of society. He explores the idea that individuals in a society engage in certain behaviors and consumption patterns not solely for practical purposes but also to display their social standing and wealth. The term "conspicuous consumption" refers to the acquisition and display of goods and services primarily for the purpose of signaling one's status to others. One of Veblen's key concepts is the distinction between the "leisure class" and the "industrial class." The leisure class, according to Veblen, consists of individuals who derive their wealth from inherited sources rather than productive work. These individuals engage in conspicuous consumption as a way of demonstrating their superior social position. Veblen also introduces the idea of "pecuniary emulation," where individuals strive to emulate the consumption patterns of those in higher social classes, contributing to a cycle of competitive consumption. "The Theory of the Leisure Class" has had a profound influence on the fields of sociology and economics, and it remains relevant for its analysis of the social dynamics of consumption and status. Veblen's work has been widely studied and discussed, and his insights into the role of social and economic factors in shaping human behavior continue to be influential in the study of society and culture.

  • af Thorstein Veblen
    177,95 kr.

    The Place of Science in Modern Civilisation, and Other Essays, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

  • - And Other Essays (1919)
    af Thorstein Veblen
    457,95 - 599,95 kr.

    This Is A New Release Of The Original 1919 Edition.

  • af Thorstein Veblen
    386,95 kr.

    This Is A New Release Of The Original 1919 Edition.

  • af Thorstein Veblen
    397,95 kr.

    This is a new release of the original 1932 edition.

  • af Thorstein Veblen
    87,95 - 97,95 kr.

    One of the great thinkers of the early 20th century, American economist and sociologist THORSTEIN BUNDE VEBLEN (1857-1929) is best remembered for coining the phrase "conspicuous consumption." But he also, in this 1921 volume, foresaw the rise of the scientist and the technologist as an economic power. Here, he explains... . the conflict between the entrepreneur and the engineer . the new power of the technological craftsman in the industrial scheme . why any "revolution" in America would come from organized labor . and more. ALSO FROM COSIMO: Veblen's The Vested Interests and the Common Man, The Theory of Business Enterprise, Imperial Germany and the Industrial Revolution, An Inquiry into the Nature of Peace and the Terms of Its Perpetuation, and The Instinct of Workmanship and the State of the Industrial Arts

  • af Thorstein Veblen
    182,95 kr.

    The Place of Science in Modern Civilisation and Other Essays

  • af Thorstein Veblen
    142,95 kr.

    An Inquiry into The Nature of Peace and The Terms of its Perpetuation

  • af Thorstein Veblen
    359,95 kr.

    ""An Inquiry into the Nature of Peace and the Terms of its Perpetuation"" is a non-fiction book written by Thorstein Veblen. It is a critical analysis of the concept of peace and how it can be sustained in society. The book explores the various factors that contribute to the maintenance of peace, including economic, political, and social conditions. Veblen argues that peace is not just the absence of war but a state of social equilibrium that requires the elimination of social and economic inequalities. The book also examines the role of international relations and diplomacy in promoting peace and preventing conflict. Veblen's writing is characterized by a critical and analytical approach to social issues and his ideas have influenced many scholars in the fields of economics and sociology. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the study of peace and conflict resolution.1919. Veblen explores the questions and conditions related to the quest for perpetual peace at large. Contents: On the State and Its Relation to War and Peace; On the Nature and Uses of Patriotism; On the Conditions of a Lasting Peace; Peace Without Honor; Peace and Neutrality; Elimination of the Unfit; and Peace and the Price System.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

  • af Thorstein Veblen
    371,95 - 515,95 kr.

    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

  • - A Memorandum
    af Thorstein Veblen
    262,95 - 406,95 kr.

    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

  • af Thorstein Veblen
    176,95 - 320,95 kr.

    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

  • af Thorstein Veblen
    283,95 - 427,95 kr.

    Conspicuous consumption of valuable goods is a means of reputability to the gentleman of leisure. As wealth accumulates on his hands, his own unaided effort will not avail to sufficiently put his opulence in evidence by this method. The aid of friends and competitors is therefore brought in by resorting to the giving of valuable presents and expensive feasts and entertainments.

  • af Thorstein Veblen
    610,95 kr.

    Veblen's classic position on social status is intertwined with his interest in economic class and the political prospects of that class. The Vested Interests is squarely in that tradition. It aims to show how and why a discrepancy has arisen between the accepted principles of law and custom that underlie the business enterprise and the efficient management of industry. He also speculates on the civil and political difficulties inspired by this discrepancy between business civilization, and the social order.Many of the essays in this collection originally appeared in Dial from October 1918 to January 1919. The Vested Interests includes: "The Instability of Knowledge and Belief," "The Stability of Law and Custom," "The State of the Industrial Arts," "Free Income," "The Vested Interests," "The Divine Rights of Nations," "Live and Let Live," and "The Vested Interests and the Common Man."In his new introduction, Irving Louis Horowitz discusses Veblen as an economist turned sociologist. He explores the dichotomies in Veblen's approach, describing it as radical in input and conservative in outcome. Veblen was analytical in design, but ideological in rhetoric. He was materialist in his economic analysis, but idealistic in his emphasis on law and custom as regulatory mechanisms of the management of society. Horowitz also describes the difficulties Veblen experienced in placing his steadfastly nineteenth century ideals in the context of 1920s America. This is the final volume in Transaction's series of the essential works of Thorstein Veblen. It will be of central interest to sociologists as well as economists, particularly those interested in the history of ideas.

  • af Thorstein Veblen
    175,95 - 319,95 kr.

    So, again, the Marxian doctrine of progressive proletarian distress, the so-called Verelendungstheorie, which stands pat on the romantic ground of the original Marxism, has fallen into abeyance, if not into disrepute, since the Darwinian conceptions have come to prevail.

  • af Thorstein Veblen
    277,95 kr.

    The Making of Modern Law: Foreign, Comparative and International Law, 1600-1926, brings together foreign, comparative, and international titles in a single resource. Its International Law component features works of some of the great legal theorists, including Gentili, Grotius, Selden, Zouche, Pufendorf, Bijnkershoek, Wolff, Vattel, Martens, Mackintosh, Wheaton, among others. The materials in this archive are drawn from three world-class American law libraries: the Yale Law Library, the George Washington University Law Library, and the Columbia Law Library.Now for the first time, these high-quality digital scans of original works are available via print-on-demand, making them readily accessible to libraries, students, independent scholars, and readers of all ages.+++++++++++++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: +++++++++++++++Yale Law LibraryLP3Y005290019190101The Making of Modern Law: Foreign, Comparative, and International Law, 1600-1926New York: B. W. Huebsch, 1919xiii, 367 p.; 20 cmUnited States

  • af Thorstein Veblen
    192,95 kr.

    Agudo y polémico economista y crítico social, Thorstein Veblen (1857-1929) dejó un amplio legado de sociología y antropología cultural indispensable para conocer un aspecto importante del alma colectiva de las nuevas sociedades opulentas surgidas como consecuencia de la revolución industrial. Su" Teoría de la clase ociosa" es un original trabajo en el que analiza crítica y casi satíricamente los mecanismos que llevan a una determinada clase social a apropiarse del ocio y entregarse al consumo exacerbado, consumo que cumple una función social fundamental en la reproducción económica y en la reproducción simbólica a través de la emulación, que incentiva el consumo de las otras clases. Aunque publicada en 1899, muchos de los análisis y observaciones de esta obra de Veblen -prologada y traducida porCarlos Mellizo- mantienen, teniendo en cuenta y asumiendo las inevitables metamorfosis que han llevado aparejadas el siglo XX y los comienzos del XXI, una desazonadora vigencia.

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