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Copy, Rip, Burn: The Politics of Copyleft and Open Source
David M. Berry
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Description for Copy, Rip, Burn: The Politics of Copyleft and Open Source
Paperback. Explores the politics of open source software, and how it is forcing us to re-think the idea of intellectual property. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: JFC; JFD. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 137 x 215 x 16. Weight in Grams: 340.
From downloading music and movies to accessing free software, digital media is forcing us to rethink the very idea of intellectual property.
While big companies complain about lost profits, the individual has never enjoyed such freedom and autonomy.
Berry explores this debate in a concise way, offering an ideal introduction for anyone not versed in the legalistic terminology that - up until now - has dominated coverage of this issue.
Looking at the historical development of the free software and the open source movement he examines its growth, politics ... Read more
From downloading music and movies to accessing free software, digital media is forcing us to rethink the very idea of intellectual property.
While big companies complain about lost profits, the individual has never enjoyed such freedom and autonomy.
Berry explores this debate in a concise way, offering an ideal introduction for anyone not versed in the legalistic terminology that - up until now - has dominated coverage of this issue.
Looking at the historical development of the free software and the open source movement he examines its growth, politics ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Pluto Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
Number of Pages
280
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745324142
SKU
V9780745324142
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About David M. Berry
David M. Berry is a lecturer in the Media and Communication department at the University of Swansea. He researches the philosophy of technology, medium theory, digital media and the social and political implications of the information society. He is the author of Copy, Rip, Burn (Pluto, 2008).
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