Subsequent to Naavi publishing "Cyber Laws for Every Netizens in India" in December 1999,
as the first book on Cyber Laws in India, there have been many other books that
were published on the subject.
However, it has been found that the developments in the field
are so fast that by the time any author finalizes a manuscript and a publisher
of repute is able to process the publishing, there would be developments which
would make the author feel that the book was outdated before it was published.
In order to overcome this problem of fast obsolescence, Naavi
has decided to take the E-Book route to publish his next book.
It is
accepted that to most of us, reading of an E-Book is not as convenient as reading a paper book.
However, E-Book has several advantages too.
Reading
an E-Book requires a computer and the reading is restricted only when we are in front of the Computer.
This is one of the limitations of the E-Book.
But, if a printed book is bulky and consists of say 600
to 800 pages, then it would also be inconvenient for the buyer to read it
anywhere other than his office or home.
It does not therefore make much difference between reading a
book on a laptop or a computer and reading the printed book. In fact, A person having a laptop would find it
more convenient to read the E-Book than the printed book as he can easily carry
his book around during travel.
Most importantly, E-Book comes
with a price tag which is only a fraction of what a printed book will otherwise
cost. It is therefore more affordable than a printed book.
It
is under these considerations that Naavi has decided to publish "Cyber
Laws in India.. ITA-2000 and Beyond" as an E-Book.
CONTENTS
The
book has 24 chapters and runs to 720 pages. The details of the contents are
available here. Some screen shots from the easy to
read book compiled in non PDF format is available
here.
BASIC VERSION
The basic version of the E-Book
is presently priced at an introductory price of Rs 300/- (Equivalent of around
US $ 6 only) which is around 20 % of the cost of a similar book in print in
India. In the international markets the price of both the E-Book and the
corresponding Printed versions could be several times higher.
HIGHER VERSIONS
There will be two higher versions of the book as Reference
version and Library versions.
These versions will come with E-Book copies of the ITA-2000,
Rules under ITA-2000, Communication Convergence Bill and Semi Conductor Act.
The Library Versions will also have free updates for one or 3 years.
DELIVERY
The E-Books are downloadable from a designated URL and are Password protected.
Buyers have to register their E-Books after download and the passwords would be
communicated at that time through the E-Mail Address.
PAYMENT
Payment can be made online through credit cards or by DD on Chennai to
Na.Vijayashankar, 11/10, RE Apartments, Unnamalai Ammal Street, T.Nagar, Chennai
600017.
CD BOOK
CD version would be available for delivery in India at an
additional cost of Rs 100/- (for CD preparation, packing and forwarding) over
the prices mentioned for the E-Book itself.
CD Books also require online registration and password pick up through e-mail.
LICENSE
The E-Book and the CD Book are sold under a license plan like a software and
is protected against indiscriminate copying and distribution. For any assistance
on passwords, buyers may contact Naavi by e-mail.
MULTIPLE COPY DISCOUNT
Buyers of multiple copies will
be eligible for bulk discount prices as per price list.
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP/ADVERTISEMENT
A first in India
offer for corporate sponsorship of E-Books and CD-Books is being offered for the
E-Book.
Under this scheme, a Company can buy a certain
quantity of books in bulk and each page of such books will contain the
name of the sponsoring Company/Brand at the bottom.
Under the
advertisement plan, each page will contain the name of the Company/Brand with a
hyperlink to a designated webpage.
For prices under these
schemes, contact
Naavi.
E-Book can be downloaded here
after online payment. Password can be picked up through e-mail. If you download
the book first, password will be sent only after receiving the confirmation of
payment.
P.S: This version of the E-Book is Windows OS based.
