An Inquiry Into the Nature of Peace and the Terms of Its Perpetuation

One of the great thinkers of the early 20th century American economist and sociologist THORSTEIN BUNDE VEBLEN (1857-1929) is best remembered for coining the phrase conspicuous consumption. In the waning days of World War I he turned his expertise on a pressing issue of the day: how to create a lasting healthy peace and how industry might contribute to it. In this 1917 book Veblen explores... . how the concept of patriotism can undermine efforts toward peace . how modern commerce can unify nations . why honor must be sustained by surrendering nations . how war in the 20th century is a battle between modes of government and national character . and more. ALSO FROM COSIMO: Veblens The Vested Interests and the Common Man The Theory of Business Enterprise and Imperial Germany and the Industrial Revolution