Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Thorstein Veblen
This Fordham University site offers sociologist Thorstein Veblen's views on conspicuous consumption, taken from his work, The Theory of the Leisure Class: An Economic Study on Economic Institutions.
Econoclass
Econoclass: Economics of Fashion
This classroom activity examines why being fashionable is expensive, and why clothing trends change quickly.
Other
University of Bristol: Theory of Business Enterprise
This resource presents the complete text of the famous economic work in which Veblen used economic analytical techniques to examine trusts and how they would lead to bigger and bigger corporations. The book was published in 1904.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Overpopulation and Overconsumption Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Summarizes the key points about overpopulation and overconsumption by humans and the impacts these have. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: What Is Affluenza? (Lesson in Materialism and Overconsumption)
A lesson plan developed for in-class screenings of the PBS documentary "Affluenza," but which could easily be adapted to support any instructional activity on understanding personal consumption choices. Students will compare and contrast...
PBS
Pbs Lesson Plan (Affluenza): Small World
A instructional activity focusing on over-consumption where students are challenged to consider the impact of the American lifestyle on the environment. Using an apple as a model, this instructional activity offers students a visual...