The evolution of marketing theories and the rationales behind them are chronicled in this thought-provoking book. The authors present a typology for the twelve schools of marketing thought, and describe a comprehensive metatheory framework based on six basic criteria. They also develop a list of concepts and axioms useful in generating a practical theory of marketing. References are extensive, and include many early, seldom-cited works.

As businesses increasingly stress the importance of cooperation and collaboration with suppliers and customers, relationship marketing is emerging as the 'core' of all marketing activity. In recent years, there has been an explosive growth in business and academic interest in relationship marketing, yet no comprehensive book has been available to present key concepts, theories, and applications. The editors of this volume have assembled an authoritative and global cast of chapter contributors and crafted a volume that will become the seminal, founding work in this growing field. Their...

Many marketers fear that the field's time-worn principles are losing touch with today's realities. "Does Marketing Need Reform?" collects the insights of a select group of leading marketing thinkers and practitioners who are committed to restoring marketing's timeless values. The book sets the agenda for a new generation of marketing principles. As the editors note in their introduction; "Marketing is a powerful force backed up by huge resources. It must be entrusted only to those with the wisdom to use it well." The contributors seek to understand and explain how and why marketing has veered...

Many marketers fear that the field's time-worn principles are losing touch with today's realities. "Does Marketing Need Reform?" collects the insights of a select group of leading marketing thinkers and practitioners who are committed to restoring marketing's timeless values. The book sets the agenda for a new generation of marketing principles. As the editors note in their introduction; "Marketing is a powerful force backed up by huge resources. It must be entrusted only to those with the wisdom to use it well." The contributors seek to understand and explain how and why marketing has veered...

Using the 1992 presidential election as a case study, this book reveals how the American political process has been transformed by the use of marketing techniques. The author addresses issues of serious concern to the health of the political process including the role of polling, direct mail and television advertising. This is the first comprehensive account of the influence of marketing in a presidential election campaign.

A work on the subject of research in marketing.

In Chindia Rising, Dr. Jagdish Sheth introduces the concept of Chindia, which captures the re-emergence of the two Himalayan demographic neighbors as economic powers. This thoroughly researched and detailed work analyzes the impact of these nations re-emergence on global economies, both advanced and emerging. The primary topics of discussion are: -The enormous business implications of the rising economies of China and India on other nations, particularly in the United States, Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America and Southeast Asia; -Major obstacles inhibiting the rise of Chindia, including...