Moral panics and the copyright wars / William Patry.

By:

Patry, William F

Publication details: New York : Oxford University Press, [2009]Description: xxiv, 266 p. ; 25 cmISBN:

9780195385649 (hardback : alk. paper)
0195385640

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DDC classification:

346.04/82 22

LOC classification:

K1420.5 .P376 2009

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Contents:

Contents: How the copyright wars are being fought and why -- The role of metaphors in understanding -- Metaphors and the law -- The mythical origins of copyright and three favorite copyright metaphors -- Property as social relationships -- Why classifying copyright as property is important in the copyright wars -- Moral panics, folk devils, and fear as a tactical weapon -- Copyright owners and moral panics -- How innovation occurs: creative destruction and disruptive technologies.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
BOOKs	National Law School	346.0482 PAT (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		27899

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:
How the copyright wars are being fought and why --
The role of metaphors in understanding --
Metaphors and the law --
The mythical origins of copyright and three favorite copyright metaphors --
Property as social relationships --
Why classifying copyright as property is important in the copyright wars --
Moral panics, folk devils, and fear as a tactical weapon --
Copyright owners and moral panics --
How innovation occurs: creative destruction and disruptive technologies.

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