Dress, law and naked truth : a cultural study of fashion and form /

Why are civil authorities in so-called liberal democracies affronted by public nudity and the Islamic full-face 'veil'? Why is law and civil order so closely associated with robes, gowns, suits, wigs and uniforms? Why is law so concerned with the 'evident' and the need for justic...

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Bibliographic Details

Main Author:	Watt, Gary (Author)
Corporate Author:	Ebook Library
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London : Bloomsbury, 2013.
Series:	WISH list.
Subjects:	Sumptuary laws. Clothing and dress > Social aspects. Clothing and dress > Law and legislation. Fashion > Social aspects. HEALTH & FITNESS > Beauty & Grooming. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book