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Abstract
Best known as the author of the acclaimed book, The Theory of the Leisure Class (1899), Thorstein Veblen was much more than a one-book wonder. He is in fact a seminal classical sociologist who made many original contributions to the study of culture and society. This inspired selection conveys the full zest and penetrating insights of Veblen's writings.The collection comes with a full-length essay which demonstrates the continuing relevance of Veblen's sociology.
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction 1 | |||
| Who is this book for? 3 | |||
| What is this book for? 3 | |||
| 1. Communication in planning 5 | |||
| Community participation, 5 | |||
| Information gathering in the field, 7 | |||
| How people change, 11 | |||
| 2. Educational materials 14 | |||
| Choice of media, 14 | |||
| Demonstration buildings, 19 | |||
| Local relevance, 20 | |||
| How many messages? 21 | |||
| Preproduction testing, 21 | |||
| Educational context, 27 | |||
| Training, 27 | |||
| Impact assessment, 28 | |||
| 3. Illustrating building for safety 32 | |||
| Picture styles, 33 | |||
| Symbols and conventions, 43 | |||
| Cartoons, 54 | |||
| Connections and sequence, 59 | |||
| Cultural associations, 64 | |||
| Use of text and language, 73 | |||
| Conclusions 79 | |||
| Further reading 80 | |||
| Picture credits so |