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Autore |
Mestrovic Stjepan Gabriel |
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Titolo |
Thorstein Veblen on culture and society [[electronic resource] /] / Stjepan Mestrovic |
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ISBN |
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1-4462-7911-1 |
1-280-36860-8 |
9786610368600 |
1-4129-3299-8 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (207 p.) |
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Collana |
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Theory, culture & society |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Sociology - United States - History |
Economics - United States - History |
Social reformers - United States |
Electronic books. |
United States Social conditions |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [192]) and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Cover; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Chapter 1 - The Place of Science in Modern Civilisation; Chapter 2 - The Instability of Knowledge and Belief; Chapter 3 - The Technology of the Predatory Culture; Chapter 4 - The Dynastic State in Germany; Chapter 5 - Higher Learning; Chapter 6 - Sabotage; Chapter 7 - Patriotism; Chapter 8 - The Barbarian Status if Women; Chapter 9 - The Economic Theory on Women's Dress; Chapter 10 - Dementia Praecox; Chapter 11 - Manufacture and Salesmanship; Chapter 12 - The Larger Uses of Credit; Bibliography; Index |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This inspired selection conveys the full zest and penetrating insights of Veblen's writings. It includes Veblen's thoughts on topics such as: sabotage; patriotism; and the credit culture. |
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