Science & Technology
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 NEW! Autonomous VehiclesSelf-Driving Cars and the Law of Canada |
Much of North American society has been built around automobiles — our cities are designed around them; our economy is propelled by them. Therefore, the impact and benefit of … | Jaye Hooper; Nathan Baker | 254 | 2021 | View |
 Digital Copyright Law |
In Digital Copyright Law, Professor Hutchison identifies and analyzes the many novel legal issues that often arise in this area of growing importance. This book assesses the developing law … | Cameron Hutchison | 251 | 2016 | View |
 NEW! Guide to the Law and Practice of Anti-SLAPP Proceedings |
The anti-SLAPP legislation, more formally known as section 137.1 of the Courts of Justice Act in Ontario and the Protection of Public Participation Act in British Columbia, is arguably the most … | David Potts; Erin Stoik | 566 | 2022 | View |
 NEW! Information and Privacy Law in Canada |
In our relationships with every part of government, with companies that provide the goods and services we use, and with other members of society in our personal and working lives, accessing … | Barbara von Tigerstrom | 564 | 2020 | View |
 NEW! Saved by ScienceThe Hope and Promise of Synthetic Biology |
How can we accelerate the development of vaccines? How do we feed three billion people when 12 million died of hunger in 2019? Does synthetic biology hold the answer? With all the advances in … | Dr. Mark J. Poznansky | 226 | 2020 | View |
 NEW! Smart Cities in Canada: Digital Dreams, Corporate DesignsIndependent experts analyze often-controversial schemes from Nunavut to Montreal to Toronto’s failed Sidewalk Labs waterfront scheme |
"Smart cities" use surveillance, big data processing and interactive technologies to reshape urban life. Transit riders can see the bus coming on a map on their phones. Cities can … | Alexandra Flynn; Mariana Valverde | 200 | 2020 | View |
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From NEW! Defining Autonomous VehiclesFrom: Autonomous Vehicles |
In chapter one, Baker defines what an automation is by examining the six levels of automation as defined by Society of American Engineers or SAE, Level 0: No Automation, Level 1: Driver … | Nathan Baker | 15 | 2021 | $1.50 Add |
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From IntroductionFrom: Digital Copyright Law |
Introduction to the legal community and educated laypersons the issues arising from the effect of digital technologies on Canadian copyright law. | Cameron Hutchison | 12 | 2016 | $1.20 Add |
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From NEW! IntroductionSmart Cities in Canada From: Smart Cities in Canada: Digital Dreams, Corporate Designs |
The introduction provides a general definition of what constitutes a “Smart City” as well as exploring what prompted the authors of this title to write about smart cities in Canada. | Alexandra Flynn; Mariana Valverde | 14 | 2020 | $1.40 Add |
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From NEW! Part 1: Background and ContextFrom: Guide to the Law and Practice of Anti-SLAPP Proceedings |
Part 1 includes chapters 1-6. Topics included in these chapters are defamation and libel law, the internet, campaigns of vilification and defamation, damages and anti-SLAPP law. | David Potts; Erin Stoik | 63 | 2022 | $6.30 Add |
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From NEW! PrefaceFrom: Saved by Science |
- | Dr. Mark J. Poznansky | 3 | 2020 | $0.30 Add |
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From NEW! Chapter 1Intersection From: Saved by Science |
- | Dr. Mark J. Poznansky | 8 | 2020 | $0.80 Add |
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From NEW! Examples of Autonomous or Semi-autonomous Vehicles Currently in ProductionFrom: Autonomous Vehicles |
In chapter two, Baker reviews all existing automated sensing systems being used in vehicles today, examining the varying levels and challenges of each. | Nathan Baker | 13 | 2021 | $1.30 Add |
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From Interpretive DimensionsFrom: Digital Copyright Law |
Consideration of approaches to statutory interpretation, particularly technological neutrality, used in response to challenges posed by digital technologies. | Cameron Hutchison | 30 | 2016 | $3.00 Add |
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From NEW! Part 2: The Legislation and Its ObjectivesFrom: Guide to the Law and Practice of Anti-SLAPP Proceedings |
Part 2 includes chapters 7-10. Topics included in these chapters are legislative objectives and background to Anti-SLAPP proceedings, statutory interpretations, and judicial screening. | David Potts; Erin Stoik | 29 | 2022 | $2.90 Add |
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From NEW! Smart Cities as a Civic Leaders’ Survivor GameThe Lure of Innovation in a Competitive World From: Smart Cities in Canada: Digital Dreams, Corporate Designs |
Chapter 1 explores what leads municipal governments to persue smart city projects, whether they are seen as a quick and easy fix to deeper underlying infrastructure and urban planning issues, and … | Mariana Valverde | 15 | 2020 | $1.50 Add |
