Berry, David M (2008) Copy, rip, burn: the politics of copyleft and open source. Pluto Press, London. ISBN 9780745324159

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Abstract

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.

Item Type:	Book
Schools and Departments:	School of Media, Film and Music > Media and Film
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HM Sociology > HM0711 Groups and organisations P Language and Literature > P Philology. Linguistics > P0087 Communication. Mass media T Technology > T Technology (General)
Depositing User:	David Berry
Date Deposited:	11 Sep 2013 06:22
Last Modified:	17 Sep 2013 07:38
URI:	http://sro.sussex.ac.uk/id/eprint/46112

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