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Norms in a wired world / Steven A. Hetcher.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Hetcher, Steven A. (Steven Anthony), 1958- author.
- Series:
- Cambridge studies in philosophy and law.
- Cambridge studies in philosophy and law
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Customary law--Philosophy.
- Customary law.
- Torts--Philosophy.
- Torts.
- Privacy, Right of--Philosophy.
- Privacy, Right of.
- Cyberspace--Philosophy.
- Cyberspace.
- Social norms--Philosophy.
- Social norms.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xii, 420 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2004.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Social order is regulated from above by the law but its foundation is built on norms and customs, informal social practices that enable people to make meaningful and productive uses of their time and resources. Despite the importance of these practices in keeping the social fabric together, very little of the jurisprudential literature has focused on a discussion of these norms and customs. In Social Norms in a Wired World Steven Hetcher argues that the traditional conception of norms as rule-like linguistic entities is erroneous. Instead, norms must be understood as patterns of rationally governed behaviour maintained in groups by acts of conformity. Using informal game theory in the analysis of norms and customs, Hetcher applies his theory of norms to tort law and Internet privacy laws. This book will appeal to students and professionals in law, philosophy, and political and social theory.
- Contents:
- Cover; Half-title; Series title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; PART ONE THE PATTERN CONCEPTION OF NORMS; PART TWO NEGLIGENT NORMS; PART THREE CYBERSPACE PRIVACY NORMS; Conclusion; Notes; Index
- Notes:
- Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 1-107-14148-6
- 1-280-44957-8
- 0-511-61662-7
- 0-511-18592-8
- 0-511-18509-X
- 0-511-18776-9
- 0-511-31378-0
- 0-511-18683-5
- OCLC:
- 171138560
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