| Description |
xxii, 391 pages ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Elgar international economic law |
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Elgar international economic law series |
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Elgar international economic law.
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| Contents |
1. Introduction and overview -- 2. The rise of international digital networks : defining the digital divide -- 3. International telecommunications -- 4. Overview of the European regulatory framework for electronic communications markets -- 5. A new layering theory for regulating communications networks and services? -- 6. The classification of electronic intangibles in the WTO -- 7. Developing countries and telecommunications -- 8. Technology transfer to developing countries -- 9. Bilateralism and intellectual property rights -- 10. International development -- 11. Conclusion |
| Summary |
"This book focuses on the WTO, e-commerce and information communications technologies. It sheds light on how international economic law can be used as a tool in the application of technological processes to facilitate development in developing countries." "Providing a thorough review of the application of WTO law to the telecommunications sector and the regulation of international digital networks, this book will be of great interest to postgraduate students in international economic law and international development law, as well as those interested in human rights law and technology. It will also appeal to government regulators, NGOs and technologists interested in ICTs and development."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Internet -- Law and legislation.
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Data transmission systems -- Law and legislation.
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Technology transfer -- Law and legislation.
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| Author |
Kariyawasam, Rohan, 1965-
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| LC no. |
2006023099 |
| ISBN |
9781843768029 hardcover |
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