An Inquiry Into the Nature of Peace, and the Terms of Its Perpetuation
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| Rating | : | 4.60 (536 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1596057084 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-08-21 |
| Language | : | English |
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how the concept of patriotism can undermine efforts toward peace . In this 1917 book, Veblen explores . why honor must be sustained by surrendering nations . and more. 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." In the waning days of World War I, he turned his expertise on a pressing issue of the day: how to create a lasting, healthy peace, and how industry might contribute to it. how war in the 20th century is a battle between modes of government and national charact
Thorstein Veblen (1857-1929) was perhaps the most famous American economist and social critic of his time. His many books include The Theory of Business Enterprise, The Higher Learning in America, and The Theory of the Leisure Class, all available from Transaction. . He taught at the universities of Ch
. He taught at the universities of Chicago and Missouri, Stanford University, and the New School for Social Research. About the Author Thorstein Veblen (1857-1929) was perhaps the most famous American economist and social critic of his time. His many books include The Theory of Business Enterprise, The Higher Learning in America, and The Theory of the Leisure Class, all available from Transaction
Jason Goetz said Prediction Accurate, Ideas Good--BUT. IThe Vested Interests and the Common Man and The Nature of Peace go hand-in-hand. His main critique in the first is that business succeeds by sabotage, by deliberately restricting the creation of supply so that the capitalist can charge the highest price for an item of consumption. The “kept classes,” which include the government (including all diplomatic posts abroad as well) and those who are reliant upon big business for their livelihood, foster and inculcate this sabotage, and thus they have interests that are clearly at odds with those of the common man.The common man does not benefit at all from business, in his view, an. Four Stars Interesting Read