Encyclopedia of the Consumer Movement

by Stephen Brobeck (Editor)

A reference work on the consumer movement, presenting 198 entries on consumer populations, institutions, leaders, organizations, consumer protections for various types of products and sales practices, US and global movements, and laws and regulations. The numerous contributors provide a historical framework and focus predominantly on the US. The entries are alphabetically arranged, cross-referenced, and include brief bibliographies. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

659 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1997