| Description |
ix, 326 pages, [8 pages] of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 25 cm |
| Summary |
An account of and background to the 1990 libel trial of two London activists who allegedly libelled the McDonald's Corporation in a pamphlet "What's wrong with McDonald's?" and which ranged through issues from employment, advertising, recycling and litter to nutrition, animal rights and deforestation |
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In 1990 McDonald's slapped writs on five London activists for allegedly libelling them in a leaflet entitled, "What's Wrong with McDonald's?" This book examines The "McLibel" trial, its impact, and the political and legal significance of the case |
| Analysis |
Environmental impact |
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Fast food |
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Freedom of speech |
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Great Britain |
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Libel |
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McDonald's Corporation |
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Multinational corporations |
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Overseas item |
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Public health |
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Restaurants |
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Trials |
| Notes |
Includes bibliographical references |
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Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Morris, Dave -- Trials, litigation, etc.
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Morris, David, 1954- -- Trials, litigation, etc.
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Steel, Helen -- Trials, litigation, etc.
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McDonald's Corporation -- Trials, litigation, etc.
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McDonald's Corporation -- Trials, litigation, etc.
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McDonald's Corporation.
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Fast food restaurants -- Law and legislation -- Great Britain.
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Fast food restaurants -- Law and legislation -- United States.
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Fast food restaurants -- Public opinion.
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Fast food restaurants -- Great Britain -- Cases.
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Social structure -- Great Britain.
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Libel and slander -- Great Britain -- Cases.
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Trials (Libel) -- England.
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Trials (Libel) -- Great Britain.
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| Genre/Form |
Trial and arbitral proceedings.
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| LC no. |
gb 97073829 |
| ISBN |
0333694619 |
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