Copyrights and Copywrongs The Rise of Intellectual Property and How It Threatens Creativity |
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| Author:
| Vaidhyanathan, Siva |
| Series title: | Fast Track Bks. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8147-8806-6 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2001 |
| Publisher: | New York University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $193.00 |
Book Description:
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In this text, the author tracks the history of American copyright law through the 20th century, from Mark Twain's exhortations for thick copyright protection, to recent lawsuits regarding sampling in rap music and the digital moment, exemplified by the rise of Napster and MP3 technology.
In this text, the author tracks the history of American copyright law through the 20th century, from Mark Twain's exhortations for thick copyright protection, to recent lawsuits regarding sampling in rap music and the digital moment, exemplified by the rise of Napster and MP3 technology.