
- 392 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
The world of Internet law is constantly changing and is difficult to follow, even for those for whom doing so is a full-time job. This updated, everything-you-need-to-know reference removes the uncertainty. Internet and the Law: Technology, Society, and Compromises, Second Edition is the go-to source for anyone who needs clear explanations of complex legal concepts related to online practices and content. This wide-ranging, alphabetical reference explores diverse areas of law, including territorial jurisdiction and taxation, that are relevant to or affected by advances in information technology and the rise of the Internet. Particular emphasis is placed on intellectual property law and laws regarding freedom of expression. The Internet, as this book shows, raises questions not only about how to protect intellectual creations, but about what should be protected. Entries also discuss how the Web has brought First Amendment rights and free expression into question as society grapples with attempts to control "leaks" and to restrict content such as pornography, spam, defamation, and criminal speech.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Contents
- Topic Finder
- Preface
- Introduction: Law and the Internet—A Historical Overview
- Chronology: Key Events in the Development of Computer and Internet Law
- How to Use This Encyclopedia
- Overview of the U.S. Legal System
- International and Foreign Law
- How to Find the Law
- How to Read the Law
- How to Read the Cites Used in This Volume
- How to Find Out More about Computer Terms
- Table of Abbreviations
- Internet and the Law
- Appendix I: Glossary
- Appendix II: Selected Documents
- Appendix III: Bibliography
- Appendix IV: Table of Authorities
- Index