The Internet and the Law
Published on 11. July 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-230-23567-0 (ISBN)
Description
This sector-leading text covers Internet Law in its broadest terms, providing a concise yet comprehensive introduction to what is an exciting, fast-moving and complex area of law.
Analysis focuses on each of the important elements within the subject, from the implications of online contracting, distance selling and online payment, to issues arising from the emergence of Web 2.0 and the growth of social networking sites. The author also considers data protection issues, freedom of expression and defamation, and the treatment of Internet-related crimes.
The text is underpinned throughout by wide-ranging references which will prove invaluable to students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, whilst the clarity and immediate nature of the coverage will provide illumination for all readers who have an interest in the subject.
The text is supported by end-of-chapter summaries, suggested further reading and questions for consideration. A useful companion website featuring regular updates on the latest developments in the subject, and containing all weblinks listed in the text, can be found at: www.palgrave.com/law/rogers
Analysis focuses on each of the important elements within the subject, from the implications of online contracting, distance selling and online payment, to issues arising from the emergence of Web 2.0 and the growth of social networking sites. The author also considers data protection issues, freedom of expression and defamation, and the treatment of Internet-related crimes.
The text is underpinned throughout by wide-ranging references which will prove invaluable to students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, whilst the clarity and immediate nature of the coverage will provide illumination for all readers who have an interest in the subject.
The text is supported by end-of-chapter summaries, suggested further reading and questions for consideration. A useful companion website featuring regular updates on the latest developments in the subject, and containing all weblinks listed in the text, can be found at: www.palgrave.com/law/rogers
More details
Edition
2011
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
488 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-230-23567-0 (9780230235670)
DOI
10.1057/9780230345737
Schweitzer Classification
Person
Kevin M. Rogers is a Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Hertfordshire. He lectures in the areas of E-Commerce and Data Protection at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and has presented and published widely in these areas. He acts as a consultant to law firms and other external groups and has been a member of the Law Society's Technology and Law Reference Group since 2006.
Content
Internet Infrastructure.- Online Contracting.- Distance Selling.- Online Payment, Gambling and Taxation.- Online Marketing.- Jurisdiction and Choice of Law.- Data Protection.- Freedom of Expression and Defamation.- Web 2.0 and Social Networking.- Internet Crime and Other Computer-Related Offences.- Online Pornography and Cyber-harassment.