Excerpt from The Laws of Copyright: An Examination of the Principles Which Should Regulate Literary and Artistic Property in England and Other Countries
Whenwereadol theaheoluterightoftheanthor (a) secular-w 9110.to the fruit of his labour, or of that assumed dedica tion to the public which destroys the absolute right whether by a question-begging epithet we find literary property condemned as a monopoly, and hear Lord Camden exclaim that it is unworthy great authors to trafiic with a dirty bookseller for so much a Sheet of letterpress (b), or learn from Professor Huxley that if there be any foundation for rights of property, the right of an author in a book is as commets and extends as far as the right of any person to any pro perty whatever (c); we have through all the storm to bear in mind that the truth is not the black or white broadly painted by these controversialists, but the humble grey which emerges as the result of long con troversy.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the history of copyright and intellectual property, exploring the evolving nature of protection for literary works, from medieval scribal practices to the internet age. The author examines the interplay between legal statutes and advances in technology, assessing the impact on the production and dissemination of knowledge. Central to the discussion is the tension between the author's rights and the public interest, engaging with debates over censorship, fair use, and the democratization of information. Through historical case studies, the author illuminates the challenges and complexities of copyright law, shedding light on its significance in fostering creativity and preserving cultural heritage. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781528135948_0
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