A Fogging of Basic Values: Behavioral Analysis of Online Downloading - Softcover

Eglen, Jan

 
9781418474614: A Fogging of Basic Values: Behavioral Analysis of Online Downloading
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1418474614 ISBN 13: 9781418474614
Publisher: AuthorHouse, 2004

Synopsis

The online music revolution has brought the weakness of the law to the forefront. Anonymous theft, with little risk of criminal prosecution and practically no societal censure, tempts those who would never dream of shoplifting a CD from a music store. The RIAA has sued middle school students, high school and college students as well as grandparents, some of whom honestly believed they were doing nothing wrong. Even professors of the law argue over what behavior is permissible and what is not. This ambiguity holds back the advancement of legitimate uses of technology while doing nothing to stop those who would steal regardless of the consequences. A Fogging of Basic Values critically examines what has occurred within music and other societal venues where behavioral boundaries have blurred.

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Synopsis

The online music revolution has brought the weakness of the law to the forefront. Anonymous theft, with little risk of criminal prosecution and practically no societal censure, tempts those who would never dream of shoplifting a CD from a music store. The RIAA has sued middle school students, high school and college students as well as grandparents, some of whom honestly believed they were doing nothing wrong. Even professors of the law argue over what behavior is permissible and what is not. This ambiguity holds back the advancement of legitimate uses of technology while doing nothing to stop those who would steal regardless of the consequences. A Fogging of Basic Values critically examines what has occurred within music and other societal venues where behavioral boundaries have blurred.

About the Author

Born in Seymour, Indiana, he graduated from Seymour Senior High School and attended Indiana State University. He graduated with an A.B. degree in Pre-Medicine, M.S. in Psychology, M.S. in Life Sciences, and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology. Dr. Eglen began his experience in new technology as an engineer scientist with McDonnell Douglas, Space and Astronautics Division, in Huntington Beach, California. He then became President of Eglen Hovercraft, Inc. In 1974, Dr. Eglen's hovercraft was the Neiman Marcus His and Hers Gift of the Year. He has over 40,000 hours of experience as a therapist. He has lectured in many colleges and universities and is a frequent seminar speaker for business and industry. He now serves as President and CEO of DTI.

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Publisher
AuthorHouse
Publication date
2004
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1418474614
ISBN 13 
9781418474614
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
152