Rethinking the Jurisprudence of Cyberspace

Chris Reed, Professor of Electronic Commerce Law, Queen Mary University of London and Andrew Murray, Professor of Information Technology Law and Director of the Law, Technology and Society Research Group, London School of Economics, UK

• Contents: Part I Law and Authority in Cyberspace 1. The Lawmaking Authority of States 2. Non-State Rulemakers 3. Communities, Authority and Rules of Recognition Part II Control, Competition and Conversation 4. Control 5. Normative Competition in Cyberspace 6. Networks and nodes 7. Legitimacy and Authority 8. Maintaining the rule of law in cyberspace Afterword Index

'Reed and Murray have, in their own earlier work, separately emphasised the significance of legal theory to the study of Internet law - and, crucially, of Internet law to legal theory. In this thoughtful joint project, they take a fresh look at the development of cyberlaw over the last two decades, unpacking a crowded room of regulatory bodies, national governments, intermediaries, corporations, and users. They emphasise authority and legitimacy, offering a powerful critique of inaccessible rules, and propose a new focus on the reception of legal norms. This new book is both a reflection on the progress made in the field and a provocative contribution to a debate that has proven difficult for lawmakers and communities alike to resolve thus far.'--Daithí Mac Síthigh, Queen's University Belfast, UK'The evolution of cyberspace regulation is creating striking challenges for traditional assumptions of jurisprudence. This innovative and incisive text provides a rich, essential exploration of these challenges and of their immense practical significance for jurisprudence specialists and cyber lawyers alike.'--Roger Cotterrell, Queen Mary University of London, UK