This work is most famous for introducing the concept of the "pecuniary struggle," or the pursuit of wealth in order to match the accomplishments of others, as well as a concept that involves the acquisition of wealth for the express purpose of displaying that wealth, "conspicuous consumption.
This work discusses the tangible, external values of a life of faith in the section "Devout Observances." It also addresses the impact of man's predatory nature on the development of modern sport and later on gambling proclivity in the sections "Modern Survivals of Prowess" and "The Belief in Luck," respectively. It argues that the title concept arose out of conquering peoples who delegated menial jobs to the conquered, instead keeping more prestigious, but less essential, tasks for themselves. This work is most famous for introducing the concept of the "pecuniary struggle," or the pursuit of wealth in order to match the accomplishments of others, as well as a concept that involves the acquisition of wealth for the express purpose of displaying that wealth, "conspicuous consumption." FTP, name this work of Thorstein Veblen.
This work discusses the tangible, external values of a life of faith in the section "Devout Observances.
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