Consumer Survival

An Encyclopedia of Consumer Rights, Safety, and Protection [2 volumes]

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Consumer Survival

An Encyclopedia of Consumer Rights, Safety, and Protection [2 volumes]

Description

Designed to empower readers to advocate for themselves and others, this wide-ranging encyclopedia reveals a surprising range of resources and options that consumers have at their disposal.

The only book of its kind, this two-volume, alphabetically arranged reference covers a broad array of topics related to consumer rights, including those of interest to often-overlooked populations such as older adults, veterans, and the homeless. Specific entries address critical areas including food and product safety, housing, health care, the financial industry, the automobile industry, and telecommunications. The encyclopedia reviews the historical development of the consumer movement, examines beliefs and values that drive the movement, and identifies agencies and laws intended to safeguard consumers.

Expert contributors discuss key current issues as well as those likely to arise in the future. Vignettes and case studies are used throughout, and various, sometimes contrasting viewpoints are shared to help readers better understand the content. Related topics are easily discovered through a "see also" list, and additional readings are provided at the end of each entry.

Table of Contents

VOLUME ONE
List of Entries
Guide to Related Topics
Preface
Acknowledgments
Contextual Essay
Government Chart
Presidential Chart
A–G
VOLUME TWO
List of Entriesvii
Guide to Related Topics
H–Z
Primary Source Appendix
Selected Bibliography
Editors and Contributors
Index

Product details

Published Nov 26 2013
Format Pack - Printer Assembled
Edition 1st
Extent 1056
ISBN 9781598849363
Imprint ABC-CLIO
Illustrations 51 bw illus
Dimensions Not specified
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Anthology Editor

Wendy Reiboldt

Anthology Editor

Melanie Horn Mallers

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