Introduction to Information Technology Law

Bainbridge, David

ISBN 10: 1405846666 / ISBN 13: 9781405846660

Published by Longman, 2007

Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine. Seller Inventory # CHL2650795

Synopsis:

Now in its sixth edition, Introduction to Information Technology Law (formerly Introduction to Computer Law), provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the law as it relates to computers. 

Adopting a practical approach that places the law in the context of computer use, this book is highly suitable for undergraduate law students, non-specialist students and computer professionals.

From the Back Cover:

Now in its sixth edition, Introduction to Information Technology Law (formerly Introduction to Computer Law), provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the law as it relates to information and communications technology.  Adopting a practical approach that places the law in the context of computer use, this book is highly suitable for undergraduate law students, non-specialist students and computer and information professionals.

Key features

• End of chapter summaries help students identify and draw together the main points of each topic
• Multiple choice questions at the end of each chapter reinforce student learning and understanding of each subject
• Accompanied by a Companion Website at www.mylawchamber.co.uk/bainbridgeit, that offers students additional multiple questions and answers, problem questions, regular updates on major legal changes and web links to valuable online resources.
• A new resource for lecturers is available with this edition and can be downloaded from the Companion Website. The instructor’s manual contains answer plans for the extended problem questions in the textbook, additional questions and photocopiable masters of all diagrams in the book. 

New to this edition

The sixth edition has been bought completely up to date and includes the latest legal developments in this dynamic area of the law. It contains:

• New chapters on Criminal Evidence and Forensics and Freedom of Information
• In-depth discussion of the implications of technological advances, including e-signatures and outsourcing
• Extensive coverage of the Directive on Copyright and the Information Society and related Statutory Instruments
• A new part introducing students to the professional and ethical context in which computer use operates

About the author

David I. Bainbridge is Professor of Intellectual Property Law at Aston Business School, Aston University and an honorary member at Hardwicke Building, Lincoln’s Inn. He has a background in Engineering and Information Technology.

 

 

Bibliographic Details

Title: Introduction to Information Technology Law
Publisher: Longman
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Used; Very Good