The interaction between engineering and the law is undergoing dramatic changes. Product liability; laws have been introduced in Japan; patent claims over living organisms have been made in bioengineering and the differing national laws of copyright protection and liability are in the process of harmonisation; especially in the European Union. The pace and complexity of these changes make it essential for technologists; lawyers; engineers and insurance experts to establish a common basis for understanding; co-operation and exchange of expertise. The recently founded International Society for Technology; Law and Insurance aims to foster such co-operation. This volume features 46 selected contributions which address various topical issues and the law. The most important issues relate to engineering risks; quality assurance and assessment and legal implications assiciated with them. Recent failure cases are explained and the technical; legal and insurance-related issues discussed in detail.
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful. Excellent Summary of Mozart StudiesBy W. HarwoodThis excellent collection of 17 essays by the leading contemporary (as of 2003) American and British Mozart scholars covers four major aspects of his life and work: The historical context; the works; reception; and performance. This is not a detailed analysis of the works themselves. Rather; it summarizes currently scholarly thinking and reviews the main trends in Mozart studies; with brief comments on major works; a bibilography; and extensive footnotes with citations pointing toward further study and research. Highly recommended as a supplement to other standard works. Especially fascintating is the discussion of the role of the movie "Amadeus" in stimulating interest in him.