Cyberlaw: National and International Perspectives [Hardcover]

Roy J. Girasa (Author), Roy J. Girasá (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0130655643 | ISBN-13: 978-0130655646 | Publication Date: November 15, 2001 | Edition: 1st

The text is designed as a basic course in the legal aspects of Internet law (cyberlaw) to be taken by undergraduate and graduate students in diverse disciplines. There are no prerequisites of extensive prior legal knowledge but rather assumes only a very basic knowledge of general legal principles. The text is comprehensive and covers all of the generally recognized major areas of the subject matter. Among the subjects covered is a basic understanding of the Internet, jurisdiction, contracts, torts, crimes, intellectual property in considerable detail, privacy, antitrust, securities, and the taxation of Internet sales. The text is broad enough to be used in a law school curriculum.

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The most comprehensive Interpret law text for students of any discipline!

Perfect for undergraduate and graduate students of diverse disciplines, this text covers all the major areas of Internet law, including jurisdiction, contracts, torts, crimes, antitrust, privacy, and securities.

FEATURES:

• International aspects of cyberlaw are discussed throughout the text
• Current coverage of the UCITA (Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act)
• A companion Web site (www.prenhall.com/girasa) maintained by the author, which includes the latest in national and international computer law developments, cases, appeals, and discussion questions

About the Author

Roy J. Girasa is a professor of law and program chair of the Department of Legal Studies and Taxation at the Lubin School of Business of Pace University in New York. He received his B.S. and Ph.D degrees from Fordham University, an M.L.A. from Johns Hopkins University, and a J.D. from New York University. He has written many articles on international law, intellectual property, and cyberlaw and is the editor-in-chief of the North East Journal o f Legal Studies. He was a litigator for almost four decades and has traveled extensively to national and international conferences.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 433 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1st edition (November 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130655643
• ISBN-13: 978-0130655646
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 7.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,881,244 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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