Full Description
The
volume is devoted to the relevant problems in the legal sphere, created and
generated by recent advances in science and technology. In particular, it
investigates a series of cutting-edge contemporary and controversial
case-studies where
scientific and technological issues intersect with
individual legal rights. The book addresses challenging topics at the
intersection of communication technologies and biotech innovations such as
freedom of expression, right to health, knowledge production, Internet content
regulation, accessibility and freedom of scientific research.
Contents
Acknowledgements.- Foreword.- Preface; Roberto Bin.- List of
Abbreviations.- Journal Title Abbreviations.- 1 Interactions Between Science, Technology and Society: An
Introduction.- 2 Rights Claims in
Digital Media.- 3 Legal Controversies
in Digital Media.- 4 Rights Claims in the Biosciences.- 5 Legal Controversies
in the Biosciences.- Final Remarks.- References.- Index.
