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Thorstein Veblen and His Critics, 1891-1963: Conservative, Liberal, and Radical Perspectives
Rick Tilman
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Description for Thorstein Veblen and His Critics, 1891-1963: Conservative, Liberal, and Radical Perspectives
Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 380 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; BGB; KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 714.
The influential economist and philosopher Thorstein Veblen (1857-1929) was one of the most original and penetrating critics of American culture and institutions, and his work attracted and still attracts the attention of scholars from a wide range of political viewpoints and scholarly disciplines. Focusing on the doctrinal and theoretical facets of Veblen's political economy, this book offers a study not only of his ideas but also of the way his critics have responded to them. Rick Tilman assesses the weight of the critics' reactions, both positive and negative, as well as exposing their sometimes mistaken interpretations of Veblen's work. As ... Read more
The influential economist and philosopher Thorstein Veblen (1857-1929) was one of the most original and penetrating critics of American culture and institutions, and his work attracted and still attracts the attention of scholars from a wide range of political viewpoints and scholarly disciplines. Focusing on the doctrinal and theoretical facets of Veblen's political economy, this book offers a study not only of his ideas but also of the way his critics have responded to them. Rick Tilman assesses the weight of the critics' reactions, both positive and negative, as well as exposing their sometimes mistaken interpretations of Veblen's work. As ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Series
Princeton Legacy Library
Condition
New
Weight
714 g
Number of Pages
380
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691633664
SKU
V9780691633664
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Reviews for Thorstein Veblen and His Critics, 1891-1963: Conservative, Liberal, and Radical Perspectives
[Tilman] asserts that Veblen stands in the front rank of modern Western social theorists... Tilman writes with clarity and intelligence. He understands the cultural determinants of human behavior, including the market economy.
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