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

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Synopsis

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.

Book details

Author:
Wendy Reiboldt, Melanie Horn Mallers, Melissa K. Afable, BS, Mariné Aghekyan-Simonian, Trena T. Anastasia, Michael H. Anderson, Joanne Bankston, Stephen Barrett, Zoran K. Basich, JD, Andrea H. Beller, Genelle I. Belmas, Henning Best, Axton Betz, Marie Botkin, Michael K. Botts, JD, John R. Burton, Diane E. Carson, Andrew T. Andy" Carswell, Yunhee Chang, Erin S. Cikanek, MA, Maria Claver, Brenda J. Cude, Sharon A. DeVaney, Ma Dara Duguay, Jason M. Duquette-Hoffman, Karen E. Edwards, JD, Zoe Bryan Engstrom, EdD, Nancy D. Erbe, JD, Patti J. Fisher, Robert L. FitzPatrick, BA, Angela Fontes, Monroe Friedman, Martie Gillen, Casey Goeller, MS, MA, Shuyi Guan, Ma Elowin Harper, Celia Ray Hayhoe, Deborah C. Haynes, Pastor Herrera Jr., BA, Kevin C. Heslin, Cynthia R. Jasper, Mary Jane M. J. Kabaci, Kristi Kanel, Bs Nicole Kelly, Jane Kolodinsky, Lisa J. Amos Ledeboer, Irene Leech, Laurie A. Lucas, JD, Laura B. Lucas, BS, Valerie Lucus-McEwen, Carole J. Makela, Robert N. Mayer, Jean Memken, Jon P. Nelson, Mary Niemczyk, Megan J. O’Neil, MPS, Ma Aleta Ostlund, Mag Whitney Paul, Mha Rebecca Perley, Ross D. Petty, JD, Sandra L. Poirier, EdD, Susan Reichelt, Ba Rigoberto Reyes, Ma Dolores Robles, James R. Ruby, Lorna Saboe-Wounded Head, Msg Cynthia Schlesinger, Andrew Schmitz, Troy G. Schmitz, David L. Schult, Bs Jayna Seidel, Ishita Sengupta, Joyce Serido, Linda Sherry, Linda Simpson, Tony Sinay, Ba Don Soifer, Jd Jeff Sovern, Ann M. Stahl, MA, George Richard-Thomas Stahle, BS, Ba Monica Steinisch, Jasmine V. Tucker, MPA, Esiquio Ramos Uballe, EdD, Virginia B. Vincenti, Bs Whitney Walters, Jd Amy Widman, EdD Zheng Yan, Stewart M. Young, JD, Bs Olivia Zavala, Mel J. Zelenak
ISBN:
9798216065425
Related ISBNs:
9781598849363
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing
Pages:
986
Reading age:
7-17
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2023-07-29
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2014
Copyright by:
ABC-CLIO, LLC 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Business and Finance, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Nonfiction, Reference