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Networks as connected contracts /

(Number (ISBN

1283340259

(Number (ISBN

1472560957

(Number (ISBN

1847316611

(Number (ISBN

1847317758

(Number (ISBN

9781283340250

(Number (ISBN

9781472560957

(Number (ISBN

9781847316615

(Number (ISBN

9781847317759

Erroneous ISBN

1849461740

Erroneous ISBN

9781849461740

Title Proper

Networks as connected contracts /

General Material Designation

[Book]

First Statement of Responsibility

Gunther Teubner ; (translated by Michelle Everson) ; edited with an introduction by Hugh Collins.

Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.

Portland, OR :

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

Hart Pub.,

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

2011.

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

1 online resource (xi, 301 pages).

Series Title

International studies in the theory of private law ;

Volume Designation

v. 7

Text of Note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-292) and index.

Text of Note

"Business networks consist of several independent businesses that enter into interrelated contracts, conferring on the parties many of the benefits of co-ordination achieved through vertical integration in a single firm, without creating a single integrated business such as a corporation or partnership. Retail franchises are one such example of a network, but the most common instance is a credit card transaction between a customer, retailer, and the issuer of the card. How should the law analyse this hybrid economic phenomenon? It is neither exactly a market relationship--because that overlooks the co-ordination, relational qualities and interdependence of the contracts--nor is it a type of business association or company, since it lacks a centralised co-ordinating authority that receives the residual profits. This book is a translation of Gunther Teubner's classic work on networks, setting out his novel legal concept of 'connected contracts'. In it he explains how this concept addresses the problems posed by networks, such as the question whether the network as a whole can be held legally responsible for damage that it causes to third parties such as customers. A substantial introduction by Hugh Collins explains the analysis of networks in the context of German law and the systems theory from which Teubner approaches the topic. The introduction also explores how far the concept of connected contracts might assist in the common law world, including the UK and the USA, to address the same problems that arise in cases involving networks. As well as making a contribution to comparative law and legal theory, the book will be of interest to scholars interested in contract law, commercial law and the law of business associations"--Provided by publisher.

Source for Acquisition/Subscription Address

MIL

Stock Number

334025

Title

Networks as connected contracts.

International Standard Book Number

9781849461740

General Material Designation

Netzwerk als Vertragsverbund.

Language (when part of a heading)

English

Computer networks-- Law and legislation-- Germany.

Liability (Law)-- Germany.

Bedrijven.

Computer networks-- Law and legislation.

Contract law.

Juridische aspecten.

LAW-- Contracts.

LAW-- Liability.

Liability (Law)

Netwerken.

Duitsland.

Germany.

7

7

LAW-- 021000

LAW-- 113000

LNCJ

Number

Edition

Class number

Book number

Teubner, Gunther.

Collins, Hugh,1953-

Date of Transaction

20200823061811.0

Cataloguing Rules (Descriptive Conventions))

pn

Electronic name

[Book]

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