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Clinical Ethics on Film: A Guide for Medical Educators
By M Rosenthal. 2018
This book discusses feature films that enrich our understanding of doctor-patient dilemmas The book comprises general clinical ethics themes…
and principles and is written in accessible language Each theme is discussed and illuminated in chapters devoted to a particular film Chapters start with a discussion of the film itself which shares details behind the making of the film critical reception casting and other facts about production The chapter situates the film in a history of medicine and medical sociology context analyzes ethical issues raised in the film from a clinical ethics lens and explains to readers how to use each film as a teaching aid for clinical ethics Readers will understand how each film in this collection served to bring particular clinical ethics issues to the public s attention or reflected medico-legal issues that were part of the public discourse The book is a perfect instructor s guide for anyone teaching bioethics healthcare ethics medical sociology medical history healthcare systems narrative medicine or nursing ethicsFemale Genital Mutilation around The World: Analysis of Medical Aspects, Law and Practice
By Ngianga, Paul Komba. 2018
This book uses global household data to examine the prevalence trends and geographic variation of female genital mutilation …
FGM around the world It also addresses the underlying legal and policy aspects as well as explores the medical consequences both immediate and long term for those undergoing the practice The book analyses the position of victims of this gender-based violence both from the medical and legal perspective and adopts a largely practical approach to the study of the practices offering a fresh thinking into one of the challenges in global health and the law In addition it offers some insights into how health professionals can approach this category of victims and how legal practitioners can obtain a good legal result for their clients before domestic and international forums The book addresses fundamental issues such as state liability and defences in enforcement proceedings for actions or omission of state or non-state actors and due diligence standard in international human rights law the main gateways available for obtaining relief for the victims of FGM This book goes beyond the traditional debate between zero tolerance and those who wish to see the practice medicalised and tolerated and favours an advocacy programme standing firmly in favour of the right of FGM victims This book offers a unique perspective likely to assist victims and their representatives to secure a remedy against perpetrators and the state As such this book will be of interest to medical professionals national and international lawyers academics and policymakers in the field of public healthNarrating Injustice Survival: Self-medication by Victims of Crime (Palgrave Studies in Victims and Victimology)
By Willem Lint, Marinella Marmo. 2018
This book explores the role of self-medication in reflexive response to victimhood and victim recovery Based on interviews …
counsellor focus groups and a self-medication survey it situates self-medication among the coping strategies that may be set in formal and informal networks Victims primarily seek validation and this book reviews self-medication with particular focus on how victim-survivors develop a variety of reflexive responses in their attempt to carve out a dignified response to victimization Validation may be achieved through the pursuit of justice but many victims suffer from multiple or complex victimisation with limited social chances necessary to achieve a just outcome Routines beliefs and an ordered pathway distinguish a dignified identity and more or less successful recovery adaptations This book also addresses the practical implications of the findings for support organisationsNovel Foods in the European Union (SpringerBriefs in Molecular Science)
By Giorgia Caruso, Daniele Pisanello. 2018
This Brief describes in three concise chapters one of the newest hot topics under…
EU Food Law and Policy the new Regulation EU No 2015 2283 from the European Parliament and by the Council November 25 2015 on novel foods applicable from January 2018 In this work the Authors discuss the long-time criticized EU Regulation on novel foods EC No 258 1997 and how it has been significantly altered by the adoption of the new regulation In the first chapter the Authors provide a comprehensive analysis of the genesis of the new Regulation its rationale and the policy s goals In particular they describe what food business operators shall do in order to get a new product allowed on the EU market providing updated information on the regulatory developments from the European Food Safety Authority in nanofoods cloned animals and insect foods The role of the European Food Safety Authority is also discussed The second Chapter summarizes the current toxicological studies used to evaluate novel foods safety which are an extremely important pillar when speaking of food safety and commercial introduction of new products Finally the third Chapter discusses the history of safe use approach to the problem of novel foods and factors such as consumption period analysis preparation advices and processes intake levels nutritional composition and results of animal studies Food lawyers professionals and auditors working in the area of official inspections quality assurance food traceability and international regulation both in academia and industry will find this Brief an important accountWatermarking Techniques for Copyright Protection of Videos (Signals and Communication Technology)
By Rohit M. Thanki, Ashish M. Kothari, Vedvyas Dwivedi. 2019
The book provides copyright protection approaches for videos using watermarking. The various watermarking techniques using various transforms such as discrete…
cosine transform (DCT), discrete wavelet transform (DWT) and singular value decomposition (SVD) for videos are presented. The book also provides video watermarking approach using compressive sensing (CS) theory. The presented watermarking techniques are designed and implemented using color digital videos. The performance of the presented techniques is evaluated using Peak Signal to Noise Ratio (PSNR) and Normalized Correlation (NC).A Sustainable Philosophy—The Work of Bryan Norton (The International Library of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Ethics #26)
By Ben A. Minteer, Sahotra Sarkar. 2018
This book provides a richly interdisciplinary assessment of the thought and work of Bryan Norton, one of most innovative and…
influential environmental philosophers of the past thirty years. In landmark works such as Toward Unity Among Environmentalists and Sustainability: A Philosophy of Adaptive Ecosystem Management, Norton charted a new and highly productive course for an applied environmental philosophy, one fully engaged with the natural and social sciences as well as the management professions. A Sustainable Philosophy gathers together a distinguished group of scholars and professionals from a wide array of fields (including environmental philosophy, natural resource management, environmental economics, law, and public policy) to engage Norton’s work and its legacy for our shared environmental future. A study in the power of intellectual legacy and the real-world influence of philosophy, the book will be of great interest scholars and students in environmental philosophy, public policy and management, and environmental and sustainability studies. By considering the value and impact of Norton’s body of work it will also chart a course for the next generation of pragmatic environmental philosophers and sustainability scholars grappling with questions of environmental value, knowledge, and practice in a rapidly changing world.Theft by Finding (1977-2002): Diaries (1977-2002)
By David Sedaris. 2017
David Sedaris tells all in a book that is, literally, a lifetime in the making For forty years, David Sedaris…
has kept a diary in which he records everything that captures his attention-overheard comments, salacious gossip, soap opera plot twists, secrets confided by total strangers. These observations are the source code for his finest work, and through them he has honed his cunning, surprising sentences. Now, Sedaris shares his private writings with the world. Theft by Finding, the first of two volumes, is the story of how a drug-abusing dropout with a weakness for the International House of Pancakes and a chronic inability to hold down a real job became one of the funniest people on the planet. Written with a sharp eye and ear for the bizarre, the beautiful, and the uncomfortable, and with a generosity of spirit that even a misanthropic sense of humor can't fully disguise, Theft By Finding proves that Sedaris is one of our great modern observers. It's a potent reminder that when you're as perceptive and curious as Sedaris, there's no such thing as a boring day. A New York Times BestsellerIn THE BLOOD SUGAR SOLUTION COOKBOOK, Dr. Mark Hyman shares recipes that support the BLOOD SUGAR SOLUTION lifestyle. In 1900,…
only two percent of meals in America were eaten outside the home; now it is over fifty percent. Dr. Hyman calls for readers to take back their health by taking back their kitchens. The major culprit of diabetes, obesity and heart disease is insulin imbalance. Following Dr. Hyman's scientifically based program for rebalancing insulin and blood sugar levels, this cookbook presents 175 delectable recipes that are free of allergens and harmful inflammatory ingredients. Readers will exchange toxic factory-made foods for nutritious and easy-to-make dishes such as Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce, Mexican Shrimp Ceviche, Tuscan Zucchini Soup, Raspberry Banana Cream Pie Smoothie, Chocolate Nut Cake, and more. THE BLOOD SUGAR SOLUTION COOKBOOK will illuminate the inner nutritionist and chef in every reader.Climate Change and Its Impacts: Risks and Inequalities (Climate Change Management)
By Colleen Murphy, Paolo Gardoni, Robert McKim. 2018
Responding to a need for a deeper and more nuanced understanding of the consequences of climate change this book…
brings experts in climate science engineering urban planning and conservation biology into conversation with scholars in law geography anthropology and ethics It provides insights into how climate change is conceptualized in different fields The book also aims to contribute to developing successful and multifaceted strategies that promote global intergenerational and environmental justice Among the topics addressed are the effects of climate change on the likelihood and magnitude of natural hazards an assessment of civil infrastructure vulnerabilities resilience assessment for coastal communities an ethical framework to evaluate behavior that contributes to climate change as well as policies and cultural shifts that might help humanity to respond adequately to climate changeWe often think of the army as an institution whose members are required to blindly obey all orders they receive…
However this perception is inaccurate Disobedience is a fundamental professional obligation of members of the military and overrides the obligation to follow commands But what is the extent of this obligation Are soldiers obligated to participate in what they consider to be an illegal war or should they be allowed to enjoy a right to selective conscientious objection Should soldiers obey a legal order that if followed would facilitate the perpetration of war crimes by a third party How should soldiers act if they are ordered to follow a lawful order that could result in immoral consequences Should soldiers be allowed to refuse to obey what can be labeled as suicidal orders Based upon the nature of soldiers professional obligations this book tries to offer answers to these important questions The author turns to a number of different case-studies including conscientious objections duty to protect in genocidal situations such as Rwanda and Srebrenica suicidal orders in wars as well as retribution and leniency towards war criminals as a way of assessing the different legal and ethical implications of disobedience in the militaryCultural Heritage and International Law: Objects, Means and Ends of International Protection
By Stefan Oeter, Evelyne Lagrange, Robert Uerpmann. 2018
This book explores the objects means and ends of international cultural heritage protection It starts from a broad…
conception of cultural heritage that encompasses both tangible property such as museum objects or buildings and intangible heritage such as languages and traditions Cultural heritage thus defined is protected by various legal regimes including the law of armed conflicts UNESCO Conventions and international criminal law With a view to strengthening international protection the authors analyze existing regimes and elaborate innovative concepts such as blue helmets of culture and safe havens for endangered cultural heritage Finally the ends of international protection come to the fore and the authors address possible conflicts between protecting cultural diversity and wishes to strengthen cultural identityNutrition and Metabolism in Sports, Exercise and Health
By Jie Kang. 2018
The second edition of Nutrition and Metabolism in Sports Exercise and Health offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to…
sport and exercise nutrition integrating key nutritional facts concepts and dietary guidelines with a thorough discussion of the fundamental biological science underpinning physiological and metabolic processes Informed by the latest research in this fast-moving discipline the book includes brand-new sections on amongst others Cellular structure for metabolism Alcohol and metabolism Uncoupling protein and thermogenesis Dietary guidelines from around the world Nutrient timing Protein synthesis and muscle hypertrophy Protein supplementation Ergogenic effects of selected stimulants Nutritional considerations for special populations Dehydration and exercise performance Each chapter includes updated pedagogical features including definitions of key terms chapter summaries case studies review questions and suggested readings A revised and expanded companion website offers additional teaching and learning features such as PowerPoint slides multiple-choice question banks and web links No book goes further in explaining how nutrients function within our biological system helping students to develop a better understanding of the underlying mechanisms and offering the best grounding in applying knowledge to practice in both improving athletic performance and preventing disease As such Nutrition and Metabolism in Sports Exercise and Health is essential reading for all students of sport and exercise science kinesiology physical therapy strength and conditioning nutrition or health sciencesMedicolegal Issues in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
By Swati Jha, Emma Ferriman. 2018
This book highlights minimum standards relating to the management of different conditions in the practice of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The…
editors explore clinical governance issues, common causes of as well as ways to avoid litigation. The UK is experiencing a dramatic increase in medico-legal claims. The 4 main reasons for litigation are: accountability, the need for an explanation, concern with standards of care and compensation. However the decision to take legal action is determined not only by the original injury, but failure to provide information, an explanation and an apology. Insensitive handling of an injury and poor communication after the original incident increases the risk of litigation and erodes the patient-doctor relationship. Doctors almost never deliberately cause harm to patients, however increasingly claims are being defended successfully. This book is invaluable to clinicians and lawyers alike and raises awareness of how to avoid facing clinical negligence claims in our day to day practice.Law and Regulation of Air Cargo
By Ruwantissa Abeyratne. 2018
This book explores the legal and regulatory aspects of the complex air cargo sector discussing in detail the general…
principles of the carriage of air cargo artificial intelligence and air cargo facilitation carriage of hazardous goods human remains and animals as well as cargo security price fixing and anti competitive conduct in air cargo operations liability issues the air cargo supply chain and contract of carriage It also discusses related achievements of the International Civil Aviation Organization the International Air Transport Association and Airports Council International The value of goods carried by airlines represents 7 4 of the global Gross Domestic Product While cargo carried by air accounts for less than 1 of global cargo carriage airlines carry 35 of the value of world trade making this industry highly valuable and efficient and the most reliable way to transport goods throughout the world On average airlines transport 52 million metric tons of goods per annum worth an equivalent of 6 8 trillion i e 18 6 billion worth of goods dailyJob Security and Temporary Employment Contracts: Theories and Global Standards (SpringerBriefs in Environment, Security, Development and Peace #9)
By Mehdi Mansour, Kamal Hassan. 2019
This book discusses the need of a legal protection at national and global levels to address the use of temporary…
employment contracts by employers Chapter 1 reviews some theories of job security showing how job security issues should be regulated in labour laws to protect workers and also how temporary contracts affect job security Chapter 2 examines legal protection of job security in temporary contract in international contexts where it examines the concept and need for job security and job protection especially for temporary contracts based on three United Nations instruments namely the Universal Declaration of Human Rights UDHR International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights ICCPR and International Covenant on Economic Social and Cultural Rights ICESCR Chapter 3 studies the ILO standards in relation to job security and temporary contracts as well as those covered by the Philadelphia Declaration and other conventions and recommendations Chapter 4 discusses Islamic jurisprudence on jobs and job security The main aims of this chapter is to provide the framework for protecting workers as a means to enhance job security in the world especially in Islam It discusses Islamic jurisprudence concerning work and job conditions The Islamic precept is based on the Qur an and Hadith and these sources are used to explain the concept of jobs in Islam In addition this chapter also examines the Cairo Declaration on Human Rights in Islam CDHRIInternational Trade Law (Routledge-cavendish Core Statutes Ser.)
By Peter Stone, Indira Carr. 2018
International Trade Law offers a clear overview of the complexities of an international sale transaction through informed analysis of case…
law legislation and international conventions and rules Fully updated with changes to the law and new directions in legal debate this new edition considers Standard trade terms including INCOTERMS 2010 the Convention on International Sales of Goods 1980 and the UNIDROIT Principles for International Commercial Contracts E-Commerce issues including electronic bills of lading Insurance and payment mechanisms such as letters of credit and the UCP 600 International transportation of cargo including the Rotterdam Rules Dispute resolution including jurisdiction applicable law arbitration and mediation with particular reference to the relevant EU regulations and the developing case-law thereon Corruption and anti-corruption conventions including the UK Bribery Act 2010 and developments relating to deferred prosecution agreements In addition to clarifying a range of topics through tables and diagrams the book directs readers to relevant further reading and online resources throughout offering students an accessible resource to this often challenging area of the lawOpen Source Systems: 14th IFIP WG 2.13 International Conference, OSS 2018, Athens, Greece, June 8-10, 2018, Proceedings (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology #525)
By Ioannis Stamelos, Jesus M. Gonzalez-Barahoña, Iraklis Varlamis, Dimosthenis Anagnostopoulos. 2018
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 14th IFIP WG 2.13 International Conference on Open Source Systems, OSS 2018,…
held in Athens, Greece, in June 2018.The 14 revised full papers and 2 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 38 submissions. The papers cover a wide range of topics in the field of free/libre open source software (FLOSS) and are organized in the following thematic sections: organizational aspects of OSS projects, OSS projects validity, mining OSS data, OSS in public administration, OSS governance, and OSS reusability.Contract Law (Key Facts Key Cases)
By Chris Turner. 2014
Key Facts Key Cases: Contract Law will ensure you grasp the main concepts of your Contract Law module with ease.…
This book explains in concise and straightforward terms: The rules regarding formation of contracts The contents of a contract Vitiating factors, factors which invalidate an otherwise validly formed contract The rules on discharge of contractual obligations Available remedies Key Facts Key Cases is the essential series for anyone studying law at LLB, postgraduate and conversion courses and professional courses such as ILEX. The series provides the simplest and most effective way to absorb and retain all of the material essential for passing your exams. Each chapter includes: diagrams at the start of chapters to summarise key points structured headings and numbered points to allow for clear recall of the essential points charts and tables to break down more complex information Where relevant, chapters also contain a Key Cases section which provides the simplest and most effective way to absorb and memorise essential cases needed for exam success. Essential and leading cases are explained The style, layout and explanations are user friendly Cases are broken down into key components by use of a clear system of symbols for quick and easy visual recognitionShipping Law
By Simon Baughen. 2015
In this well-established textbook Simon Baughen expertly covers the whole spectrum of English shipping law placing the highly…
specialised rules of shipping in a commercial context and relating them to the general principles of contract and tort law The book s accessible narrative and useful glossary of key terms will particularly benefit students new to Shipping Law or from non-law backgrounds In-depth commentary on judicial decisions and well-balanced coverage and analysis of recent and key cases such as The New Flamenco The Ocean Victory and The Kos provide an up-to-date reference for all students on Shipping Law courses The comprehensive overview of topics also ensures that the book is ably suited to course use including discussion of such areas as Bills of lading Charterparties Salvage Marine Pollution Arbitration Accidents and collisions Fully updated throughout this sixth edition provides an invaluable source of reference and will be of use to both students and to those in practiceUnlocking Constitutional and Administrative Law (Unlocking the Law)
By Mark Ryan, Steve Foster. 2014
Constitutional and administrative law Public law is an essential element of all law degrees UNLOCKING CONSTITUTIONAL …
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW will ensure that you grasp the main concepts with ease providing you with an indispensable foundation in the subject This revised third edition is fully up-to-date with the latest key changes in the law The UNLOCKING THE LAW series is designed specifically to make the law accessible Each chapter contains aims and objectives activities such as self-test questions key facts charts to consolidate your knowledge diagrams to aid memory and understanding prominently displayed cases and judgments chapter summaries a glossary of legal terminology essay questions with answer plans The series covers all the core subjects required by the Bar Council and the Law Society for entry onto professional qualifications as well as popular option units The website www unlockingthelaw co uk provides free resources such as multiple choice questions and updates to the law