{"product_id":"blockchain-democracy-technology-law-and-the-rule-of-the-crowd-hardback-9781108482363","title":"Blockchain Democracy; Technology, Law and the Rule of the Crowd (Hardback) 9781108482363","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eBlockchain Democracy\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eTechnology, Law and the Rule of the Crowd\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExploring blockchain and bitcoin, Magnuson shows how the technology rife with crime and speculation also offers innovation and hope.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eWilliam Magnuson (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108482363, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 27 February 2020\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e300 pages, 1 table\u003cbr\u003e15.5 x 23.5 x 2 cm, 0.53 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'Investigating the most transformative technology of recent times, this fascinating book dives deep into the origins of blockchain, the technology behind cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. Magnuson (Texas A\u0026amp;M Univ. School of Law) has compiled an enormous amount of research on the subject and put together a compelling case about the fundamental aspects of blockchain applications' J. Brzezinski, Choice\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIn Blockchain Democracy, William Magnuson provides a breathtaking tour of the world of blockchain and bitcoin, from their origins in the online scribblings of a shadowy figure named Satoshi Nakamoto, to their furious rise and dramatic crash in the 2010s, to their ignominious connections to the dark web and online crime. Magnuson argues that blockchain's popularity stands as a testament both to the depth of distrust of government today, and also to the fervent and undying belief that technology and the world of cyberspace can provide an answer. He demonstrates how blockchain's failings provide broader lessons about what happens when technology runs up against the stubborn realities of law, markets, and human nature. This book should be read by anyone interested in understanding how technology is changing our democracy, and how democracy is changing our technology.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e Part I. The Blockchain: 1. The origins of the blockchain\u003cbr\u003e 2. The technology of the blockchain\u003cbr\u003e 3. Blockchain in the world\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Weak Links: 4. Crypto-criminals\u003cbr\u003e 5. The energy hunt\u003cbr\u003e 6. The penumbra problem\u003cbr\u003e Part III. The Future of Decentralization: 7. How to govern technology\u003cbr\u003e 8. Technology and the rule of the crowd\u003cbr\u003e 9. Conclusion.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Impact of science \u0026amp; technology on society [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Impact of science \u0026amp; technology on society\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Impact%20of%20science%20\u0026amp;%20technology%20on%20society%20%5BPDR%5D%22\"\u003ePDR\u003c\/a\u003e], Jurisprudence \u0026amp; philosophy of law [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Jurisprudence \u0026amp; philosophy of law\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Jurisprudence%20\u0026amp;%20philosophy%20of%20law%20%5BLAB%5D%22\"\u003eLAB\u003c\/a\u003e], Internet \u0026amp; WWW industries [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Internet \u0026amp; WWW industries\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Internet%20\u0026amp;%20WWW%20industries%20%5BKNTX1%5D%22\"\u003eKNTX1\u003c\/a\u003e], Information technology industries [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Information technology industries\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Information%20technology%20industries%20%5BKNTX%5D%22\"\u003eKNTX\u003c\/a\u003e], Publishing industry \u0026amp; book trade [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Publishing industry \u0026amp; book trade\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Publishing%20industry%20\u0026amp;%20book%20trade%20%5BKNTP%5D%22\"\u003eKNTP\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46266362888472,"sku":"9781108482363","price":84.56,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108482363i.jpg?v=1696706162","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/blockchain-democracy-technology-law-and-the-rule-of-the-crowd-hardback-9781108482363","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}