The True History of Copyright: The Australian Experience Contributor(s): Atkinson, Benedict (Author) |
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ISBN: 192089845X ISBN-13: 9781920898458 Publisher: Sydney University Press OUR PRICE: $46.54 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2007 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Law | Intellectual Property - Copyright |
Physical Information: 1.06" H x 5.83" W x 8.27" (1.37 lbs) 526 pages |
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Publisher Description: How did copyright laws come into being? Were they designed to encourage production and dissemination? Are current policy assumptions justified? Critics claim that laws facilitate predatory pricing and distribution controls, denying millions access to material. Advocates argue that legislation creates productive incentive. Without stringent |
Contributor Bio(s): Atkinson, Benedict: - Benedict Atkinson has practised as a lawyer and worked in government contracting and legislative policy. Benedict helped to implement the Commonwealth government's digital agenda reform program and his recommendations led to reform of the NSW government's administration of copyright policy. |