The original edition of The Law of Defamation and the Internet 2001 was the first text to analyze comprehensively the application of common law principles of defamation law to material published online It quickly became the standard text for media and information technology practitioners and students seeking to understand this novel area of the law a reputation cemented by the second edition 2005 The book has been widely cited and attracted praise throughout the common law world for its clarity and practical approach; its thorough treatment of the law; its use of international comparative material; and its analysis of relevant principles of jurisdiction and choice of law The third edition takes The Law of Defamation and the Internet to a new level As well as comprehensively updating the burgeoning law in the field the coverage of general principles of defamation law has been significantly expanded The research base has been widened to include more extensive coverage of authorities from jurisdictions including Canada New Zealand Ireland Hong Kong Malaysia and Singapore Other new features include expanded coverage of American law and an appendix of significant damages verdicts in Internet defamation actions The new edition is an indispensable resource for all practitioners and students of defamation law
