This is a revised version of a 1969 bibliography dealing with the characteristics of the market system serving low-income consumers, with programs designed to improve the market system and with problems in low income marketing. This version contains 326 classified, annotated entries. The bibliography covers the following major areas: (1)…

This bibliography presents materials concerning changing state responsibilities for consumer protection in postsecondary education. Ten citations are listed in alphabetical order. (MJM)

Listed are classroom resources--films and filmstrips, textbooks, multimedia kits, and cassettes--for mathematics. Included in each resource listing are a description of the content emphasis, organization and/or instructional method, objectives, recommendations/evaluations and, in some cases, student evaluations. (KC)

This document examines the underlying rationale for the development of a global approach in consumer studies. The concept of consumer ethics is discussed and the consumer decision-making process is placed within an ecosystem perspective of the marketplace. The model developed introduces educators, marketers, and consumers to a more global…

Two hundred and fifty-eight books, pamphlets, periodicals, games and simulations, films, filmstrips, multimedia packages, tours, and speakers on microeconomic analysis for consumer economics are listed in this annotated bibliography. Designed for secondary-level students, the materials were published between 1960 and 1970 by both major publishers…

Reviewing household equipment research over 75 years, this study found researchers responding to needs for information on new appliances, energy, and consumer protection. Since 1950 research has increasingly reflected marketers' concerns. Researchers have been hampered by problems of conceptualization, visibility, funding, and a reactive…

This annotated bibliography of resources for family and consumer science teachers lists 59 items developed for "Teacher Pages" (an electronic information service) by Penn State Cooperative Extension Service between December 1, 1993 and December 1, 1994. Each listing includes a short description, source, address, price if appropriate, and…

An analysis of consumer, consumption, and family economics/household management research published in four journals from 1972-82 reveals a fairly even distribution of articles across the topic areas. The majority of the studies used survey methodology and multiple regression analysis. (SK)

The 18 tests cited in this bibliography cover all age levels, although many are geared toward the secondary education level. The content of the tests focuses on the skills that individuals should possess in order to be effective consumers of goods and services. This document is one in a series of topical bibliographies from the Test Collection…

Designed to provide a quick but thorough reference for consumer educators of adults to use when choosing audio-visual materials, this annotated bibliography includes eighty-five titles from the currently available 1,500 films, slidesets, cassettes, records, and transparencies. (Materials were rejected because they were out-of-date; not relevant to…

Lists the initial readings to be codified in the public relations body of knowledge. Categories include foundations of public relations, organizational and managerial context, the communication and relationship context, public relations processes, elements and functions of professional practice, and contexts for professional practice. (MM)

Presents a rationale for client choice of therapist or therapy as an alternative form of matching and discusses implications for clients, therapists, and helping agencies. A review of the limited research encourages client participation in therapy decisions but shows mixed results on client choice of therapist. (Author/JAC)

This selected bibliography provides elementary school educators with a list of books currently in print which provide supplementary resources on food, nutrition and related topics. All books listed were judged factually accurate and suitable for the grade level designated, offering material that would implement, enrich and support elementary…

The Educational Foundation of the American Association of Advertising Agencies was established by the Association's board to foster the accomplishment of six major goals: to create a bridge between advertising and university research, to attract top young people to the study of advertising, to raise the academic stature of advertising, to enlarge…

This bibliography assembles a wide range of information on parental attitudes and behaviors that will help readers understand the needs of families, and especially low-income families, who use child care. Most of the books, reports, and journal articles described can be obtained from libraries. Topics addressed by these sources of information…