Patry, William F.

Moral panics and the copyright wars / William Patry. - New York : Oxford University Press, [2009] - xxiv, 266 p. ; 25 cm.

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.

9780195385649 (hardback : alk. paper) 0195385640

2009004973


Copyright--Philosophy.
Moral panics.
Metaphor.
Property.

K1420.5 / .P376 2009

346.04/82