{"product_id":"the-wiley-blackwell-encyclopedia-of-consumption-and-consumer-studies-isbn-9780470672846","title":"The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Consumption and Consumer Studies","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith entries detailing key concepts, persons, and approaches, \u003ci\u003eThe Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Consumption and Consumer Studies\u003c\/i\u003e provides definitive coverage of a field that has grown dramatically in scope and popularity around the world over the last two decades.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes over 200 A-Z entries varying in length from 500 to 5,000 words, with a list of suggested readings for each entry and cross-references, as well as a lexicon by category, and a timeline\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrings together the latest research and theories in the field from international contributors across a range of disciplines, from sociology, cultural studies, and advertising to anthropology, business, and consumer behavior\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAvailable online with interactive cross-referencing links and powerful searching capabilities within the work and across Wiley’s comprehensive online reference collection or as a single volume in print\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.consumptionandconsumerstudies.com\/\"\u003ewww.consumptionandconsumerstudies.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditors vi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContributors vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLexicon xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTimeline xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction xxv\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xxvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsumption and Consumer Studies A–Z 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 579\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The content of the encyclopaedia is well balanced and covers issues from a variety of angles. Whilst the majority of the contributors are based in the USA, contributors are also included from Europe, Australia, India, Thailand, Egypt and Japan, giving the encyclopaedia a considered, international viewpoint.\" (\u003ci\u003eReference Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 2016)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDANIEL THOMAS COOK\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Childhood Studies at Rutgers University – Camden, USA. He has published widely on consumer culture, childhood, and their intersections in culture and history. He is author of \u003ci\u003eThe Commodification of Childhood: The Children’s Clothing Industry and the Rise of the Child Consumer\u003c\/i\u003e (2004), and editor of several books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Lived Experiences of Public Consumption\u003c\/i\u003e (2008). He also serves as co-editor for the journal \u003ci\u003eChildhood\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJ. MICHAEL RYAN \u003c\/b\u003eis Assistant Professor of Sociology at The American University in Cairo, Egypt. He has previously taught at Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales (FLACSO) in Quito, Ecuador, and at the University of Maryland in the United States. He is coeditor (with George Ritzer) of\u003ci\u003e The Concise Encyclopedia of Sociology\u003c\/i\u003e (Wiley Blackwell, 2011) and the forthcoming \u003ci\u003eWiley-Blackwell Encyclopedia of Social Theory\u003c\/i\u003e (with Bryan S. Turner et al.). Before returning to academia, he worked as a research methodologist at the National Center for Health Statistics (which is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) in Washington, DC. His research interests include consumer culture, gender, sexualities, and globalization.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Consumption and Consumer Studies\u003c\/i\u003e provides definitive coverage of a field that has grown dramatically in scope and popularity around the world over the past two decades. With more than 200 A–Z entries varying in length from 500 to 5,000 words, it contains clear and concise definitions and explanations of key concepts, persons, and approaches. Each entry has a list of suggested readings and comprehensive cross-references. \u003ci\u003eThe Encyclopedia\u003c\/i\u003e also includes a lexicon by category, a timeline, and an introduction by the editors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Encyclopedia\u003c\/i\u003e strives to bring together the latest research and theories in the field, with an emphasis on expanding the coverage outside of the West. The entries are written by a group of expert international contributors across a range of disciplines, from sociology, cultural studies, and advertising, to anthropology, business, and consumer behavior. The content is available on an online platform with interactive cross-referencing links and powerful searching and browsing capabilities within the work and across Wiley’s comprehensive online reference collection, or as a single volume in print. Assembling the latest research and information in consumer studies in one clear, concise, and accessible resource, this is an invaluable reference for scholars, researchers, and students at all levels. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnline edition available on Wiley Online Library at www.consumptionandconsumerstudies.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990368993509,"sku":"NP9780470672846","price":218.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470672846.jpg?v=1761787544","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-wiley-blackwell-encyclopedia-of-consumption-and-consumer-studies-isbn-9780470672846","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}