Law and order in virtual worlds exploring avatars, their ownership and rights
Title:
Law and order in virtual worlds exploring avatars, their ownership and rights
Author:
Adrian, Angela, 1968-
ISBN:
9781615207961
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Publication Information:
Hershey, Pa. : IGI Global (701 E. Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, USA), 2010.
Physical Description:
electronic texts (ix, 228 p.) : digital files.
Contents:
1. Why virtual worlds? -- 2. It is only a game -- 3. Avatars -- 4. Philosophy, personality and property -- 5. Virtual property in virtual worlds -- 6. Intellectual property and virtual worlds -- 7. Contract law and virtual worlds -- 8. Mischief and grief -- 9. Beyond griefing -- 10. Why virtual worlds matter.
Abstract:
"This book examines the legal realities which are emerging from Massively Multiplayer Online Role-playing Games (MMORPGs) or virtual worlds that demonstrate many of the traits we associate with the Earth world: interpersonal relationships, economic transactions, and organic political institutions"--Provided by publisher.
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Electronic Access:
Chapter PDFs via platform: http://services.igi-global.com/resolvedoi/resolve.aspx?doi=10.4018/978-1-61520-795-4