| An Inquiry into the Nature of Peace and the Terms of its Perpetuation Contributor(s): Veblen, Thorstein (Author) |
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ISBN: 1432617303 ISBN-13: 9781432617301 Publisher: Kessinger Publishing OUR PRICE: $44.06 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2004 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: 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. In this 1917 book, Veblen explores... . how the concept of patriotism can undermine efforts toward peace . how modern commerce can unify nations . why honor must be sustained by surrendering nations . how war in the 20th century is a battle between modes of government and national character . and more. ALSO FROM COSIMO: Veblen's The Vested Interests and the Common Man, The Theory of Business Enterprise, and Imperial Germany and the Industrial Revolution |
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| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Peace - Business & Economics | Infrastructure - Philosophy | Religious |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6" W x 9" (1.60 lbs) 380 pages |
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