Norms in a Wired World (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Cambridge Studies in Philosophy and Law
Release date:	October 2007
First published:	October 2007
Authors:	Steven A. Hetcher
Dimensions:	228 x 152 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	436
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-04223-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social theory Books > Law > Jurisprudence & general issues > Law & society Promotions
LSN:	0-521-04223-2
Barcode:	9780521042239

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