Thorstein Veblen and His Critics, 1891-1963: Conservative, Liberal, and Radical

Description: Thorstein Veblen and His Critics, 1891-1963 by Rick Tilman The influential economist and philosopher Thorstein Veblen (1857-1929) was one of the most original and penetrating critics of American culture and institutions, and his work attracted and still attracts the attention of scholars from a wide range of political viewpoints and scholarly disciplines. Focusing on the doctrinal and theoretical facets of FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The influential economist and philosopher Thorstein Veblen (1857-1929) was one of the most original and penetrating critics of American culture and institutions, and his work attracted and still attracts the attention of scholars from a wide range of political viewpoints and scholarly disciplines. Focusing on the doctrinal and theoretical facets of Veblens political economy, this book offers a study not only of his ideas but also of the way his critics have responded to them. Rick Tilman assesses the weight of the critics reactions, both positive and negative, as well as exposing their sometimes mistaken interpretations of Veblens work. As he scrutinizes the ideologies of the conservatives, liberals, and radicals who commented on Veblen, he portrays the diversity of social theory in the first half of the twentieth century. Beginning with the first criticism of Veblens work during the presidency of Benjamin Harrison and concluding with Daniel Bells attack on him during the Kennedy administration, the book emphasizes those critics who systematically confronted the doctrinal structure of Veblens thought and believed that they perceived in it fundamental weaknesses.But even the most negatively inclined--such as Paul Baran, Irving Fisher, and Talcott Parsons--admitted some of Veblens strengths. Ironically, his supporters at times stripped his work of much of its potential for political and moral enlightenment without intending to do so. Originally published in 1992. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905. Author Biography RICK TILMAN taught political economy and public policy at several universities in California and the Southwest until his recent retirement. He is the author of books and articles on C. Wright Mills, John Dewey, Thorstein Veblen, and Jacques Loeb. He is currently working on a a book on Veblen and his contemporaries, which will focus on placing Veblen in the intellectual history of the West. Table of Contents ForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentsCh. 1Veblen: The Man and His Critics3Ch. 2Conservative Critics: The Early Period18Ch. 3Conservative Critics: The Chicagoites47Ch. 4Conservative Critics: The Religious Assault71Ch. 5Liberal Critics: The Progressives88Ch. 6Liberal Critics: The Institutionalists114Ch. 7Liberal Critics: The Neoinstitutionalists153Ch. 8Liberal Critics: Harvard and Columbia Style163Ch. 9Radical Critics: The Frankfurt School190Ch. 10Radical Critics: The Monthly Review206Ch. 11Radical Critics: Marxism, Trotskyism, and Social Democracy234Ch. 12The Ideological Use and Abuse of Thorstein Veblen259Notes287Archives Consulted345Index351 Review "[Tilman] asserts that Veblen stands in the front rank of modern Western social theorists... Tilman writes with clarity and intelligence. He understands the cultural determinants of human behavior, including the market economy."--Journal of American History Long Description The influential economist and philosopher Thorstein Veblen (1857-1929) was one of the most original and penetrating critics of American culture and institutions, and his work attracted and still attracts the attention of scholars from a wide range of political viewpoints and scholarly disciplines. Focusing on the doctrinal and theoretical facets of Veblens political economy, this book offers a study not only of his ideas but also of the way his critics have responded to them. Rick Tilman assesses the weight of the critics reactions, both positive and negative, as well as exposing their sometimes mistaken interpretations of Veblens work. As he scrutinizes the ideologies of the conservatives, liberals, and radicals who commented on Veblen, he portrays the diversity of social theory in the first half of the twentieth century. Beginning with the first criticism of Veblens work during the presidency of Benjamin Harrison and concluding with Daniel Bells attack on him during the Kennedy administration, the book emphasizes those critics who systematically confronted the doctrinal structure of Veblens thought and believed that they perceived in it fundamental weaknesses.But even the most negatively inclined--such as Paul Baran, Irving Fisher, and Talcott Parsons--admitted some of Veblens strengths. Ironically, his supporters at times stripped his work of much of its potential for political and moral enlightenment without intending to do so. Originally published in 1992. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905. Review Quote "[Tilman] asserts that Veblen stands in the front rank of modern Western social theorists.... Tilman writes with clarity and intelligence. He understands the cultural determinants of human behavior, including the market economy."-- Journal of American History Details ISBN0691604606 Author Rick Tilman Publisher Princeton University Press Series Princeton Legacy Library Year 2014 ISBN-10 0691604606 ISBN-13 9780691604602 Format Paperback Imprint Princeton University Press Subtitle Conservative, Liberal, and Radical Perspectives Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States Illustrations black & white illustrations DEWEY 330.092 Short Title THORSTEIN VEBLEN & HIS CRITICS Language English Media Book Pages 380 Translated from English Series Number 212 UK Release Date 2014-07-14 Publication Date 2014-07-14 NZ Release Date 2014-07-14 US Release Date 2014-07-14 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Alternative 9780691042862 AU Release Date 2014-09-22 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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