This study analyzes the pros and cons of e×tending intellectual property rights in the information age. The author argues that the Internet, through its emphasis on information e×change, inherently challenges the concept of intellectual property rights developed in the 18th century.
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This study analyzes the pros and cons of e×tending intellectual property rights in the information age. The author argues that the Internet, through its emphasis on information e×change, inherently challenges the concept of intellectual property rights developed in the 18th century.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-179) and index.
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The historical construction of copyright Controlling technology: political narratives of copyright Controlling technology: legal narratives of copyright International piracy: finding external intellectual property threats Hackers: the construction of deviance in the information age Authors in the information age The future of intellectual property law.