Law and Order in Virtual Worlds Exploring Avatars, Their Ownership and Rights |
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| Author:
| Adrian, Angela |
| Series title: | Advances in Human and Social Aspects of Technology Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-61520-795-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2010 |
| Publisher: | IGI Global
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| Imprint: | Engineering Science Reference |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $384.95AUD $254.00 |
Book Description:
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Provides an understanding of the interface between the laws of the real world and the laws of the virtual worlds. Written for anyone who has ventured into a virtual reality and wondered what, if any, real world consequences would follow their actions, this book raises and answers compelling legal questions about such issues as owning virtual assets, intellectual property right infringements and virtual liabilities in the real world.
Provides an understanding of the interface between the laws of the real world and the laws of the virtual worlds. Written for anyone who has ventured into a virtual reality and wondered what, if any, real world consequences would follow their actions, this book raises and answers compelling legal questions about such issues as owning virtual assets, intellectual property right infringements and virtual liabilities in the real world.