D.G. Brian Jones is Professor of Marketing at Quinnipiac University, and Editor of the Journal of Historical Research in Marketing. His research has been published in the Journal of Marketing, Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, Journal of Historical Research in Marketing, Journal of Macromarketing, Marketing Theory, and other publications. He is also co-editor, with Mark Tadajewski, of a three-volume set of readings titled The History of Marketing Thought.

Pioneers in Marketing: A Collection of Biographical Essays discusses eight historically important marketing scholars including Edward David Jones, Simon Litman, Henry Charles Taylor, Percival White, George Burton Hotchkiss, Theodore N. Beckman, David D. Monieson, and William R. Davidson. Separate chapters discuss the role of biography in the study of marketing thought and lessons drawn from this collection.

1. Biography and the History of Marketing Thought 2. Edward David Jones (1870-1944): The First Professor of Marketing 3. Simon Litman (1873-1965): Pioneer in International Marketing 4. Henry Charles Taylor (1873-1969): The Father of Agricultural Marketing 5. Percival White (1887-1970): Marketing Engineer 6. George Burton Hotchkiss (1884-1953): A Pioneer in Advertising 7. Theodore N. Beckman (1895-1973): Mr. Wholesaling 8. David D. Monieson (1927-2008): Philosopher and Pragmatist 9. William R. Davidson (1919-): Mr. Retailing 10. Lessons from Pioneers in Marketing Notes Bibliography Index