The Impact of Science and Technology on the Rights of the Individual (Law, Governance and Technology Series)

Nicola Lucchi

ISBN 10: 3319808109 / ISBN 13: 9783319808109

Published by Springer 2018-06-07, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Impact of Science and Technology on the Rights of the Individual (Law, Governance and Technology Series)
• Publisher: Springer 2018-06-07
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3319808109
• ISBN 13: 9783319808109
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Nicola Lucchi is Associate Professor of Law at the Jonkoping University International Business School (JIBS) where he is also affiliated researcher with the Media Management and Transformation Centre (MMTC). Prior to joining JIBS, he was EU Marie Curie post-doc Fellow Researcher at Centre for Philosophy of Law of the Université catholique de Louvain (Belgium), research associate in comparative law and adjunct professor at the University of Ferrara (Italy)