Buch, Englisch, 352 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm
Buch, Englisch, 352 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm
ISBN: 978-0-415-38427-8
Verlag: Taylor & Francis
Zielgruppe
Professional
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
Weitere Infos & Material
Preface Part 1: The Law, and Original Works 1. Publishing and the Law 2. Copyright 3. Other Rights of Authors and Publishers Part 2: Commissioning: Publishing Contracts 4. Author Contracts 5. Other Contracts Part 3: Delivery, Editing and Obligations on Publication 6. Delivery, Editing and Obligations on Publication Part 4: Publish and be Damned 7. Defamation and other Risks 8. Copyright Infringement 9. Trade Marks and Passing Off Part 5: Sales and Marketing 10. Sale of Goods and Consumer Protection 11. Advertising and Promotion 12. Distribution and Export Appendix A: A to Z Glossary of Legal Terms Appendix B: Useful Addresses Appendix C: Further Reading and Sources Index
Fully updated with a new introduction to UK and EU law, full coverage of electronic rights and e-commerce issues, and up-to-date coverage of changes in UK and EU legislation, this third edition of Publishing Law continues in its status as a comprehensive guide to the law as it affects the publishing process.
Hugh Jones and Christopher Benson address a range of key legal issues in the publishing process, and explain legal points with reference to important statutes, cases and relevant trade practices. Issues include:
copyright, moral rights, commissioning and contracts, including online access and ebooks
libel and other legal risks such as negligence, privacy and obscenity
infringement and defences such as fair dealing; trade marks and passing off
consumer law, data protection, advertising and promotion, distribution and export.
This work will serve as a comprehensive handbook for publishers, authors and agents, and anyone who needs a practical understanding of where and how the law may apply.
Fully updated with a new introduction to UK and EU law, full coverage of electronic rights and e-commerce issues, and up-to-date coverage of changes in UK and EU legislation, this third edition of Publishing Law continues in its status as a comprehensive guide to the law as it affects the publishing process.
