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Body image law ::revolutionising images of thin-ideal women /
No full text"This book examines the effectiveness and limitations of existing body image law, and proposes evidence-based regulatory alternatives informed by public health and psychology research. Poor body image affects millions of people worldwide, and, despite the body positivity movement, the pressure on women in Western countries to have smaller bodies continues to cause significant harm to many. This book contributes to improving this, through drawing on evidence from research which outlines the harm excessive social media use and exposure to models with smaller bodies can cause to an individual's body image. It explores the regulatory efforts of governments in Israel, France and Norway which passed Body Image Laws, and failed attempts to pass bills in this area in Canada, the United Kingdom, Brazil and the United States. This book analyses the outcome of BMI requirements for catwalk fashion models, warning messages on digitally altered images and prosecuting pro-anorexia content creators. It asks why the current forms of body image law do not align with significant findings from public health and psychology. This book offers a compelling, evidence-based overview of body image as it intersects with law. It argues that body image law in its current form is unlikely to be effective, and makes suggestions for evidence-based approaches instead. This book will be of interest to researchers concerned with body image and the law as it relates to public health law, social media law and advertising law and anyone who has poor body image, an eating disorder or knows someone who has"-- Provided by publisher
A research agenda for disaster law /
No full text"Elgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of travel. They are relevant but also visionary. Forward-looking and innovative, Elgar Research Agendas are an essential resource for PhD students, scholars and anybody who wants to be at the forefront of research. This timely Research Agenda provides both an introduction to the field of disaster law and a detailed critique of current debates in law and practice. It analyses legal rights and obligations against the background of devastating impacts of natural and human-made hazards, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, and pandemics. International experts delineate the boundaries of disaster law, exploring its intersections with international law and politics while fostering an improved understanding to help minimise risks. They identify key priorities and knowledge gaps covering topics such as disaster ethics, the use of technology, human rights, and regional legal frameworks. This Research Agenda maps the terrain of environmental destruction, assesses the root causes of disasters, and identifies those most vulnerable in crises. It also addresses how climate change exacerbates extreme weather events, examining the aftermath and legal implications of these in a way that sheds light on the most resilient path forward. Indicating avenues for future academic enquiry, this Research Agenda is a crucial resource for scholars and students of law and development, international law, and environmental law, governance and regulation. It also provides actionable insights for disaster and humanitarian practitioners and policymakers"-
Understanding secured transactions /
No full text"The sixth edition of this clear and concise 'Understanding' treatise thoroughly incorporates and explains the 2022 Amendments to the 'Uniform Commercial Code.' These amendments created a new Article 12 governing the holding and transfer of digital assets such as virtual currencies and non-fungible tokens. Significant portions of Article 9, the main subject of the book, were amended to facilitate the use of these assets as collateral for loans and other obligations. In describing these amendments, this edition explains inherently complex topics related to emerging technologies clearly, so that those without a background in technology may readily understand them. The new edition also expands its coverage of existing concepts, providing numerous examples to help the reader apply legal principles to many different types of commercial finance transactions. The chapter on the effects of bankruptcy on secured transactions has been thoroughly revised and expanded and provides the most comprehensive explanation of that topic available anywhere."-
False claims in construction contracts /
No full text"This second edition of False Claims in Construction Contracts covers issues that arise on construction projects under the federal civil False Claims Act (FCA), as well as state and local laws modeled after it, for government agencies, construction managers, design professionals, design-builders, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, sureties, and grantees. It addresses FCA amendments and developments in enforcement, affirmative defenses, damages, penalties, insurance, and more" -- Back cover
The law of tax-exempt organizations /
No full text"The 13th edition of The Law of Tax-Exempt Organizations compiles all of the latest pertinent statutes, regulations, rulings, and court opinions into a single authoritative resource. Written by renowned authors and legal experts Bruce R. Hopkins and Shane Hamilton, this book uses accessible language and extensive tabular information to allow for easy navigation and quick reference. A companion website provides seven additional online resources, including Cumulative Tables of IRS Private Letter Rulings, Technical Advice Memoranda, and Counsel Memoranda"-- Provided by publisher
