The ninth chapter covers the acquisition and retention of habits of thought among members of society and is called "The Conversation of Archaic Traits." The 11th chapter of the book is a detailed account of the causes and effects of gambling in industrial societies and is titled "The Belief in Luck." The author argues that in industrial societies, hard work is seen as base and the purchase of idle goods is seen as having intrinsic value. He also analyzes the tendency of lower classes to adopt th
The ninth chapter covers the acquisition and retention of habits of thought among members of society and is called "The Conversation of Archaic Traits." The 11th chapter of the book is a detailed account of the causes and effects of gambling in industrial societies and is titled "The Belief in Luck." The author argues that in industrial societies, hard work is seen as base and the purchase of idle goods is seen as having intrinsic value. He also analyzes the tendency of lower classes to adopt the habits of the upper class, terming it "pecuniary emulation." For 10 points, identify this book which introduced the idea of conspicuous consumption, written by Thorsten Veblen.
The ninth chapter covers the acquisition and retention of habits of thought among members of society and is called "The Conversation of Archaic Traits."
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