{"product_id":"branded-by-alissa-quart-rare-books","title":"Branded by Alissa Quart [rare books]","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"185\" class=\"\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eBranded: The Buying and Selling of Teenagers by Alissa Quart is a compelling exploration of how consumer culture profoundly shapes the identities and lives of today's youth.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eFirst published in 2003, the book delves into the pervasive influence of branding, marketing, and media on teenagers, revealing how these forces commodify their aspirations, self-image, and social interactions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"421\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eQuart examines the ways in which corporations target teenagers, turning them into consumers from an early age.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eShe discusses how schools have become venues for advertising, with companies sponsoring educational materials and events.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe book also highlights the rise of cosmetic procedures among teens, driven by media portrayals of beauty and success.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThrough interviews and case studies, Quart illustrates the impact of this commercialization on teenagers' self-esteem and identity\u003c\/span\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"451\" class=\"\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"618\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlissa Quart\u003c\/strong\u003e is an American author and journalist known for her work on social and cultural issues.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eShe has written extensively about the intersection of economics, identity, and consumer culture.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] bg-[#FCECC1] dark:bg-[#64572A] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIn addition to \u003cem data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"24\"\u003eBranded\u003c\/em\u003e, Quart has authored several other books, including \u003cem data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"86\"\u003eSqueezed\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"114\"\u003eRepublic of Outsiders\u003c\/em\u003e, and has contributed to various publications such as \u003cem data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"188\"\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"207\"\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45253226463418,"sku":"341A9UQ69-Used","price":49.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/499_da471020-1819-4b46-9664-2e9ca6f987f8.jpg?v=1760979850","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/branded-by-alissa-quart-rare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}