Table of Contents
PART 1: Consumer Perspectives
CHAPTER 1 Consumers in a Changing World
CHAPTER 2 The Consumer Movement
CHAPTER 3 Consumer Theories and Models
PART 2: Consumer Protection
CHAPTER 4 Consumer Protection and Law
CHAPTER 5 Government Protection, Consumer Groups, and the Media
PART 3: Consumers in the Marketplace
CHAPTER 6 Brands, Buying Process, and Product Development
CHAPTER 7 Decision Making and Advertising
CHAPTER 8 Food And Water Issues
CHAPTER 9 Health and Wellness Issues
CHAPTER 10 Sustainability and Safety
CHAPTER 11 Internet, Technology and Identity Theft
CHAPTER 12 Being a Better Consumer of Housing and Vehicles
PART 4: Consumers in the Financial Marketplace
CHAPTER 13 Banking, Debt, and Credit Issues
CHAPTER 14 Insurance and Investment Issues
PART 5: Emerging Consumer Issues and the Global Perspective
CHAPTER 15 Issues, Ethics, and Globalization
Elizabeth B. Goldsmith is Professor in the Department of Retail Merchandising and Product Development at Florida State University, USA.
‘I have used Professor Goldsmith’s Consumer Economics: Issues and Behaviors text for several years and am delighted to add her newest version to my Consumer Economics class. The book is written in such a user-friendly way that the reader may forget that s/he is reading a textbook. The information in this newest version is up-to-date and relevant to consumers of every age. The content will likely inspire a new generation of consumer advocates.’ — Dr. Diann Moorman, Associate Professor at the University of Georgia, USA‘Goldsmith’s Consumer Economics provides updated information on important and current economic issues faced by consumers. The book is well written based on information from original research papers and other reputable sources including the author’s own scholarship. A great textbook for undergraduate courses in consumer economics and relevant disciplines.’ — Jing Jian Xiao, Author of Consumer Economic Wellbeing and Professor of Consumer Economics, University of Rhode Island, USA‘Consumer Economics: Issues and Behaviors by Elizabeth B. Goldsmith provides an all-encompassing introduction and overview to the study of consumerism. The detailed examples, discussion questions and resources serve to engage students from varying disciplines in the exploration of their rights and responsibilities as a consumer.’ — Linda A. Bradley, Ph.D., Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, California State University, Northridge, USA‘Dr. Goldsmith’s latest edition of Consumer Economics: Issues and Behaviors contains all the elements of an excellent text. As an instructor, I use the quotes from each chapter as an introduction to each class session. The students connect with the practical nature of the case studies that reflect chapter content. The real life examples and high interest topics connect easily with students and lead to lively discussion. I look forward to utilizing this updated text to enhance my classes.’ — Susan A. Reichelt, Ph.D., Chair and Associate Professor, Sam Houston State University, USA
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