. . . this book provides an interesting insight into many aspects of copyright law. It is a useful resource not only for those whose core practice is copyright

This second edition is a timely presentation of the state-of-the-art in copyright research. Copyright law is currently at the centre of many debates and the sub

There has been an explosion of interest in recent years regarding the origin and of intellectual property law. The study of copyright history, in particular, ha

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The phenomenal growth of the media and entertainment industries has contributed to a fragmented approach to intellectual property rights. Written by a range of