This essential volume takes a critical look at downloading music, who it impacts, and how. In addition, this book contains several appendixes to help your reade

A complete guide to the growing phenomenon of internet-based music distribution and the art of downloading, with details of the programs, products and websites

Author Sherri Mabry Gordon explains how peer-to-peer file sharing works, what is legal and what is not, and she explores new ways of using technology that can b

Looks at issues surrounding the topic of downloading from the Internet, including peer-to-peer file sharing, copyright infringement, and piracy.

From the concert stage to the dressing room, from the recording studio to the digital realm, SPIN surveys the modern musical landscape and the culture around it