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Finished Chapters 9 through 19.
Starting Chapter 20, which begins Veblen's book, "The Theory of the Leisure Class," Chapter 1: Introductory.
Chapters 1-3 were overview of Veblen.
Chapters 4-17 were summaries of the chapters in Veblen's book. Chapter 18 was synopsis and analysis. Chapter 19 was historical context, criticisms, and social impact.
— May 06, 2026 03:31AM
Starting Chapter 20, which begins Veblen's book, "The Theory of the Leisure Class," Chapter 1: Introductory.
Chapters 1-3 were overview of Veblen.
Chapters 4-17 were summaries of the chapters in Veblen's book. Chapter 18 was synopsis and analysis. Chapter 19 was historical context, criticisms, and social impact.
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Klowey
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Finished Chapter 8. Industrial Exemption and Conservatism
[including arguments against social darwinism]
Starting Chapter 9. The Conservation of Archaic Traits
— Oct 12, 2026 07:58PM
[including arguments against social darwinism]
Starting Chapter 9. The Conservation of Archaic Traits
Klowey
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Finished:
Chapter 7. Dress as an Expression of the Pecuniary Culture
Starting:
8. Industrial Exemption and Conservatism
audible starting chapter 26
— Jul 20, 2026 07:08PM
Chapter 7. Dress as an Expression of the Pecuniary Culture
Starting:
8. Industrial Exemption and Conservatism
audible starting chapter 26
Klowey
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Finished:
6. Pecuniary Canons of Taste
Starting:
7. Dress as an Expression of the Pecuniary Culture
— Jul 12, 2026 05:48PM
6. Pecuniary Canons of Taste
Starting:
7. Dress as an Expression of the Pecuniary Culture
Klowey
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middle of Chapter 6: 6. Pecuniary Canons of Taste
audio: 7:14 left
— Jul 11, 2026 03:03AM
audio: 7:14 left
Klowey
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Finished:
Chapter 24 in the audiobook, Chapter 5: "The Pecuniary Standard of Living (of the actual work)"
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Chapter 25 in the audiobook, Chapter 6: "Pecuniary Canons of Taste"
— Jul 06, 2026 10:23PM
Chapter 24 in the audiobook, Chapter 5: "The Pecuniary Standard of Living (of the actual work)"
Starting:
Chapter 25 in the audiobook, Chapter 6: "Pecuniary Canons of Taste"
Klowey
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Finished introductions, background biography, summaries of all chapters, and Chapters 1-4 of the actual work:
1. Introductory
2. Pecuniary Emulation
3. Conspicuous Leisure
4. Conspicuous Consumption
Starting Chapter 24 in the audiobook, Chapter 5: The Pecuniary Standard of Living (of the actual work)
— Jun 02, 2026 01:12AM
1. Introductory
2. Pecuniary Emulation
3. Conspicuous Leisure
4. Conspicuous Consumption
Starting Chapter 24 in the audiobook, Chapter 5: The Pecuniary Standard of Living (of the actual work)
Klowey
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Audiobook version with overview of Veblen and prologue summaries of chapters:
Starting Chapter 9: summary of Chapter Six ~~ Pecuniary Canons of Taste"
— Apr 29, 2026 04:49AM
Starting Chapter 9: summary of Chapter Six ~~ Pecuniary Canons of Taste"