Conflicts in the Knowledge Society: The Contentious Politics of Intellectual Property

ISBN-13: 9781107036420 / Angielski / Twarda / 2013 / 300 str.

Sebastian Haunss

Opis

Sebastian Haunss demonstrates how intellectual property conflicts have brought about new cleavages in the knowledge society and new collective actors.

Recenzje

'Sebastian Haunss studies the most visible movements that have challenged international intellectual property (IP) regimes … a good overview of recent IP conflicts for those hoping to gain a better understanding of the stakes involved.' Eden Medina, Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology

Spis treści

1. Introduction; 2. The politicization of intellectual property; 3. Conflict and change in the knowledge society; 4. Software patents in Europe; 5. Access to medicines; 6. Pirates and commoners; 7. Conclusion: new cleavages and new collective actors.