The children's and teenagers' market has become increasingly significant as young people have become more affluent and have an ever growing disposable income. <EM>Children as Consumers</EM> traces the stages of consumer development through which children pass and examines the key sources of influence upon young people's consumer socialisation. It examines:<BR> * the kinds of things young people consume<BR> * how they use their money<BR> * how they respond to different types of advertising<BR> * whether they need to be protected through special legislation and regulation<BR> * market research techniques that work well with young people.<BR> <EM>Children as Consumers</EM> will be useful to students of psychology, sociology, business and media studies, as well as professionals in advertising and marketing.