The True History of Copyright
Download or Read eBook The True History of Copyright PDF written by Benedict Atkinson and published by Sydney University Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 527 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Benedict Atkinson |
Publisher | : Sydney University Press |
Total Pages | : 527 |
Release | : 2007 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781920898458 |
ISBN-13 | : 192089845X |
Rating | : 4/5 (58 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The True History of Copyright by : Benedict Atkinson
Book excerpt: How did copyright laws come into being? Were they designed to encourage production and dissemination? Critics claim that laws facilitate predatory pricing and controls, denying people access to material. Advocates argue that legislation creates productive incentives. Without legal safeguards creators and producers will produce much less.