Introducing Copyright
Julien Hofman,
Commonwealth of Learning,
Jun 08, 2009
This is a reasonably balanced and well-researched book that will introduce the reader to modern international copyright law. The treatment of the history of copyright, and especially the international treaties, demonstrates an attempt to be neutral, though the author still parrots the falsism that "There have to be international standards of copyright protection if authors and artists are to be properly rewarded for their work." The elements of copyright - holders' rights, for example, remedies, copyright transfers and licensing - are well and lucidly explained. It is good to see the discussion of open licenses and Creative Commons in this context, as well as of digital rights management and cultural knowledge.
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