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Copy, rip, burn: the politics of copyleft and open source

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posted on 2023-06-08, 15:39 authored by David BerryDavid Berry
Open source technology, like OpenOffice, has revolutionised the world of copyright. From downloading music and movies to accessing free software, digital media is forcing us to rethink the very idea of intellectual property. While big companies complain about lost profits, the individual has never enjoyed such freedom and autonomy in the market. Berry explores this debate in a clear and concise way, offering an ideal introduction for anyone not versed in the legalistic terminology that - up until now - has dominated coverage of this issue. Looking at the impact that the open source movement has had on journalism, printing, music and design, they show how the ideas that inspired the movement have begun to influence wider cultural and political transformations. This is a key text for students of media studies, journalism and anyone interested in new opportunities for creating a truly independent and democratic media.

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  • Published

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  • Published version

Publisher

Pluto Press

Pages

270.0

Place of publication

London

ISBN

9780745324159

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  • Media and Film Publications

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  • No

Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2013-09-11

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2016-03-22

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