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The Laws Of Image, Samantha Barbas
The Laws Of Image, Samantha Barbas
Samantha Barbas
We live in an image society. Since the turn of the 20th century if not earlier, Americans have been awash in a sea of images throughout the visual landscape. We have become highly image-conscious, attuned to first impressions and surface appearances, and deeply concerned with our own personal images – our looks, reputations, and the impressions we make on others. The advent of this image-consciousness has been a familiar subject of commentary by social and cultural historians, yet its legal implications have not been explored. This article argues that one significant legal consequence of the image society was the evolution …
From Privacy To Publicity: The Tort Of Appropriation In The Age Of Mass Consumption, Samantha Barbas
From Privacy To Publicity: The Tort Of Appropriation In The Age Of Mass Consumption, Samantha Barbas
Samantha Barbas
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