Instinct of Workmanship and the State of Industrial Arts
Book • 1918
In 'The Instinct of Workmanship and the State of the Industrial Arts', Thorstein Veblen explores the relationship between human instincts and the evolution of industrial practices.
He argues that technological advancements are shaped by innate human behaviors and societal structures.
The book contrasts technological institutions with pecuniary ones, highlighting Veblen's dichotomy between making goods and making money.
He argues that technological advancements are shaped by innate human behaviors and societal structures.
The book contrasts technological institutions with pecuniary ones, highlighting Veblen's dichotomy between making goods and making money.
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