Veblen, Thorstein 1857-1929 The theory of the leisure class : an economic study of institutions / by Thorstein Veblen ; with an introduction by C. Wright Mills. - New York : New American Library, c1953. - 261 p. ; 18 cm. - A Mentor book 1739 . Originally published: New York : MacMillan, 1899 Includes bibliographical references and index ISBN: 0451627415 (pbk.) Subjects--Topical Terms: Leisure classSocial science--Social classes