Copyright Law and the Public Interest in the Nineteenth Century
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| Rating | : | 4.52 (605 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1841137863 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 344 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-10-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Historical examinations of copyright have focused on the 18th century, but this book's main concern is with the period after 1774 in Britain. It emphasizes the contingency and complexity of copyright law's development and current shape, as well as encouraging a critical approach to the justifications for copyright law.. The book engages with this complexity by moving beyond debates about the appropriate duration of copyright, and considers the development of other important features of copyright law, such as the requirement of legal deposit, the principle that some works will not be subject to copyright protection on the grounds of public interest, and the law of infringement. Copyright law is commonly described as carrying out a balancing act between the interests of authors or owners and those of the public. The 19th century was the period during which
Regardless of one's perspective. The survey aspect of the book is an extremely valuable contribution in its own right. Oren Bracha Texas Law Review Volume 89 The history of copyright law is now well-trodden ground, particularly over the last decade or so, with notable worksyet despite these contributions, Isabella Alexander is able to provide a new, exciting, and original work. Irini Stamatoudi The Law and Poltics Book Review February 2011 The book is, first and foremost, a much needed comprehensive survey of the development of British copyright law from the beginning of the nineteenth century until the 1911 Imperial Copyright Act. her interpretations and reasoning are well supported. Oren Bracha Law and History Review Volume 29/2 - May 2011 Alexander's work sets out to historicise and problematise the concept of the public interest within copyright discourse, while at the same time championing its continued relevance
William Patry said An important work. The public interest in copyright is often spoken of, and often spoken of as a critical component of effective copyright laws. But what do we mean by the public interest? Dr. Alexander's work is the first book length examination of this critical issue and she has done a brilliant job. It will be a relief to many
Dr Isabella Alexander is a Newton Trust Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, University of Cambridge, Beachcroft LLP Fellow in Law and Director of Studies in Law at Robinson College, Cambridge.