Moral Panics and the Copyright Wars

In Moral Panics and the Copyright Wars , William Patry offers a lively, unflinching examination of the pitched battles over new technology, business models, and most of all, consumers. He lays bare how we got to where we are: a bloated, punitive legal regime that has strayed far from its modest, but important roots. A centrist and believer in appropriately balanced copyright laws, Patry concludes that the only laws we need are effective laws, laws that further the purpose of encouraging the creation of new works and ... Read More

In Moral Panics and the Copyright Wars , William Patry offers a lively, unflinching examination of the pitched battles over new technology, business models, and most of all, consumers. He lays bare how we got to where we are: a bloated, punitive legal regime that has strayed far from its modest, but important roots. A centrist and believer in appropriately balanced copyright laws, Patry concludes that the only laws we need are effective laws, laws that further the purpose of encouraging the creation of new works and learning. Read Less

• All from $2.52
• New Books from $10.00
• Used Books from $2.52
• eBook from $37.70

• • eBook Details

  	This is a digital edition of this title. Rent eBook (2 Options) 180 Day Rental: $37.70 (Expires Oct 23, 2024) 365 Day Rental: $43.50 (Expires Apr 26, 2025) Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $57.99 Title: Moral Panics and the Copyright Wars by William Patry Publisher: Oxford University Press Academic US Print ISBN: 9780195385649, 0195385640 eText ISBN: 9780199743940 Edition: 2009 Format: EPUB eBook	$37.70 Rent eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ