Routledge - The State of Copyright - RIPE Series Book

Explore the complex dynamics of cultural creation and information ownership in a globalized world. The State of Copyright provides a deep look into the ongoing debates regarding the scope and intensity of global copyright laws. As part of the RIPE Series in Global Political Economy, this book maps out the primary actors shaping the modern political economy of information. Readers will gain a better understanding of the competing interests involved in creating legal regimes for copyright law. The text examines the concentration of ownership inherent in current systems and argues for the necessity of alternatives to the continued expansion of copyright. This book is an essential resource for those studying the political economy of the information age and the legal frameworks that govern global cultural production.