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Imperial Germany & the Industrial Revolution (eBook)

The Economic Rise as a Fuel for Political Radicalism & The Background Origins of WW1
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2023
325 Seiten
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In Thorstein Veblen's 'Imperial Germany & the Industrial Revolution', the author provides a detailed analysis of the industrial development in Germany during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Veblen's writing style is characterized by its insightful observations and critical examination of the economic forces at play during this transformative period in history. Through meticulous research and clear prose, Veblen explores the impact of industrialization on German society, discussing the rise of capitalism, the role of technology, and the changes in social structure. The book is a valuable contribution to the field of economic history, shedding light on the complexities of modern industrial economies. Veblen's work is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of industrialization and its effects on society. His unique perspective and analytical approach make 'Imperial Germany & the Industrial Revolution' a compelling and enlightening read for scholars and general readers alike.

Thorstein Bunde Veblen, born on July 30, 1857, in Wisconsin to Norwegian immigrant parents, was a luminary in the fields of economics and social theory. Veblen's scholarship was characterized by his incisive critique of capitalism and his keen interest in the social implications of economic behavior. He introduced concepts such as 'conspicuous consumption' and 'pecuniary emulation,' which have become foundational in the study of consumer behavior and social stratification. Veblen's educational journey led him through Carleton College, Johns Hopkins University, and Yale University where he earned his Ph.D. in Philosophy in 1884. His academic career, though marred by controversies and personal struggles, included positions at the University of Chicago, Stanford University, and the New School for Social Research. Veblen's seminal work, 'The Theory of the Leisure Class' (1899), profoundly impacted social science by exposing the variegated nature of social class and consumption in the late 19th-century America. However, it was in 'Imperial Germany & the Industrial Revolution' that Veblen explored the institutional changes in industrial society, influenced by the Germanic model, underscoring the dynamic interplay between technological innovation and economic development. The book illuminates his heterodox economic thought, deviating from mainstream neoclassical economics of his era. Veblen's contributions extend beyond economics into the realms of sociology and anthropology, with his deep exploration of the impact of industrial and post-industrial economic structures on human behaviors and institutions. With his death on August 3, 1929, the intellectual community lost a figure of relentless curiosity and acerbic social commentary, but his scholarly legacy remains potently relevant in contemporary discourse in the socio-economic sciences.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 17.12.2023
Verlagsort Prague
Sprache englisch
Themenwelt Sachbuch/Ratgeber Geschichte / Politik 20. Jahrhundert bis 1945
Geschichte Allgemeine Geschichte 1918 bis 1945
Schlagworte 20th century history • All Quiet on the Western Front • A Taste of the Trenches • Authoritarian vs democratic norms • Between Debt and the Devil • Cultural Evolution • David Graeber • Early 20th-century geopolitics • Economic Development • Economic Theory • German economic history • industrialization in Germany • Industrialization mechanics • Industrial Revolution • Karl Marx • Ken Follett • Leviathan • Political Economy • pre-WWI Germany • Societal progression divergence • socio-economic change • Sociological insight • technological advancement • Testament of Youth • the churchill factor • Third Reich emergence • Thorstein Veblen • TO THE LAST MAN • World War backdrop
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