Book
Childhood under siege : how big business callously targets children / Joel Bakan.
"Corporations have found a new resource to be mined for profit: our children. In this shocking and indelible behind-the-scenes journey, Joel Bakan, acclaimed author and award-winning maker of the renowned film and international bestselling book The Corporation, uncovers the astonishing degree to which companies exploit the special vulnerabilities of children, manipulate parents fears, and operate with callous disregard for childrens health and well-being." - excerpt taken from Amazon.ca.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780670069071 :
- ISBN: 9780143170433 (trade pbk.)
- Physical Description: x, 277 p. ; 24 cm.
- Publisher: Toronto : Allen Lane Canada, c2011.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Alternative subtitle from cover. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | The century of the child -- Whack your soul mate and boneless girl -- The new curriculum of childhood -- Prescriptions for profit -- Pom-poms for pills -- A dangerous and unnatural experiment -- Precautionary tales -- In our own backyard -- Race to nowhere -- Narrowing minds. |
| Target Audience Note: | All Ages. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Target marketing. Corporations > Moral and ethical aspects. Child consumers. Child welfare. Children > Health and hygiene. |
| Topic Heading: | Festival of the Written Arts 2012 |
Available copies
- 12 of 12 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Prince Rupert Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 12 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Rupert Library | 339.47083 Baka (Text) | 33294001775634 | Adult Non-Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
Summary:
"Corporations have found a new resource to be mined for profit: our children. In this shocking and indelible behind-the-scenes journey, Joel Bakan, acclaimed author and award-winning maker of the renowned film and international bestselling book The Corporation, uncovers the astonishing degree to which companies exploit the special vulnerabilities of children, manipulate parents fears, and operate with callous disregard for childrens health and well-being." - excerpt taken from Amazon.ca.
