Information Technology Law is the ideal companion for a course of study on IT law and the ways in which it is evolving in response to rapid technological and social change.
The fifth edition of this ground-breaking textbook develops its unique examination of the legal processes and their relationship to the modern 'information society'. Charting the development of the rapid digitization of society and its impact on established legal principles, Murray examines the challenges faced with enthusiasm and clarity. Following a clearly-defined part structure, the text begins by defining the information society and discussing how it may be regulated, before moving on to explore issues of internet governance, privacy and surveillance, intellectual property and rights, and commerce within the digital sphere.
Comprehensive and engaging, Information Technology Law takes an original and thought-provoking approach to examining this fast-moving area of law in context.
Digital formats and resources The fifth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources. - The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support:
www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks - Additional online resources include outline answers to end of chapter questions, web links, and a flashcard glossary of key terms and concepts to help students further their understanding of the main topics.
By:
Andrew Murray (Professor of Law London School of Economics and Political Science)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 5th Revised edition
Dimensions:
Height: 246mm,
Width: 171mm,
Spine: 36mm
Weight: 1g
ISBN: 9780192893529
ISBN 10: 0192893521
Pages: 784
Publication Date: 09 August 2023
Audience:
College/higher education
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Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Part I: The Information Society 1:: The world of bits 2:: The network of networks 3:: Net neutrality 4:: Regulating the information society Part II: Content and the Information Society 5:: Cyber-speech 6:: Social networking and antisocial conduct 7:: Defamation Part III: Digital Content and Intellectual Property Rights 8:: Intellectual property rights and the information society 9:: Software 10:: Digital creatives and copyright law 11:: Copyright in the digital environment 12:: Copyright infringement in the digital environment 13:: Databases 14:: Branding, trade marks and domain names 15:: Brand identities, search engines, and secondary ma rkets Part IV: E-Commerce 16:: Electronic contracts 17:: Electronic payments and cryptocurrency 18:: Consumer protection Part V: Criminal Activity in the Information Society 19:: Computer misuse 20:: Obscenity in the information society 21:: Crime and law enforcement in the information society Part VI: Data Privacy 22:: Data protection: the legal framework 23:: Data protection: rights and obligations 24:: The international trade in personal data 25:: State surveillance and data retention
Reviews for Information Technology Law: The Law and Society
Nicely written, offering a well-structured and stimulating introduction into the topic. * Dr Jonida Milaj-Weishaar - University of Groningen * 'It is the definitive UK text—useful for all media and digital technology students even if you're not specifically studying law. * William Merrin - Associate Professor, Swansea University * A clear, comprehensive and concise work on IT law. It explains not only the law, but also the technological backgrounds. * Dr Jan Oster, Leiden University (previous edition) *
