Companion Encyclopedia of Marketing

Download or read book Companion Encyclopedia of Marketing written by Michael John Baker and published by Cengage Learning Emea. This book was released on 1995 with total page 1061 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work examines the origins, scope and practice of marketing, from its earliest history, through its rediscovery in the mid-20th century, to the discipline that it is today. Over 50 articles provide an overview of and introduction to the practice of marketing. Each article provides a clear definition of the scope and nature of the topic, and an explanation of where the topic fits into the body of marketing knowledge. Key concepts and ideas are identified, defined and described, and current issues and potential future developments are examined.