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Consumer Protection in the Age of the 'Information Economy'
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ABSTRACT
To date, there have been few theoretical inquiries into the relationship between the technological innovation and basic objectives of consumer protection laws. This book addresses this need by considering the impact of technological innovation on the foundations of consumer advocacy, contracting behaviour, control over intellectual capital and information privacy. The collection presents a unique and timely perspective on these issues. The authors, internationally renowned experts, from diverse areas such as consumer issues in technology markets, contract, and intellectual property provide a fresh perspective on these topics. Contributions provide novel approaches to the question of what consumer protection might consist of in the context of technological innovation. The book will be a valuable resource to academics and researchers in law and public policy and is easily accessible to graduate and undergraduate students working in these areas.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter |12 pages
Introduction: Is Consumer Protection an Anachronism in the Information Economy?
part |2 pages
Part 1 What Does It Mean to “Protect Consumers” in the Twenty-First Century?
chapter 1|20 pages
From The Jungle to The Matrix: The Future of Consumer Protection in Light of Its Past
chapter 3|22 pages
Globalization, the Third Way and Consumer Law: The Case of the U.K
chapter 4|18 pages
Information Liability and the Challenges of Law Reform: An Introductory Note
chapter 5|20 pages
Information Technology Standards as a Form of Consumer Protection Law
part |2 pages
Part 2 Can a Fair Balance Be Struck in Intellectual Property Law Between Innovators and Consumers?
chapter 6|34 pages
Distinguishing Dastar: Consumer Protection, Moral Rights and Section 43(a)
part |2 pages
Part 3 New Rules for New Deals? The Impact of New Business Models on Old Contract Law
chapter 8|28 pages
New Basics: Twelve Principles for Fair Commerce in Mass-Market Software and Other Digital Products
chapter 9|36 pages
Contract, not Regulation: UCITA and High-Tech Consumers Meet Their Consumer Protection Critics
chapter 11|30 pages
Online Consumer Standard Form Contracting Practices: A Survey and Discussion of Legal Implications
chapter 12|26 pages
From Consumer to Person? Developing a Regulatory Framework for Non-Bank E-Payments
part |2 pages
Part 4 Information Privacy: Who Knows What About Consumers and What Should Be Done About It?