Book
In defence of copyright / Hugh Stephens.
"Copyright is one of the cornerstones of western civilization; it is as relevant today, if not more so, than it was when the first formal copyright laws were enacted in the eighteenth century. This is something that seems to have been forgotten: at the political level, where one federal government weakened Canada's copyright legislation to the point of falling out-of-line with other western democracies, and the subsequent government has failed to address the issue. With the rise of the digital age, new challenges have been brought to the front lines of the copyright battle. Online piracy, extensive unauthorized use of copyrighted works by educational institutions, and artificial intelligence have tested the ability of copyright laws to protect creators and their intellectual property. Canada's copyright laws need to be rewritten so that they are resilient and adaptive in promoting the production of new work and ideas that benefit society. This book explores the nature of unauthorized use and piracy and reviews some of the new challenges for copyright in the digital age"-- Provided by the publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781770866799
- ISBN: 1770866795
- Physical Description: 221 pages ; 21 cm
- Publisher: Toronto : Cormorant Books, [2023]
- Copyright: ©2023
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 220-221). |
| Formatted Contents Note: | What Is Copyright? The Role of the Author -- The Historical Roots of Copyright -- The Other Side of Copyright : Limitations and Exceptions -- Copyright Piracy : Its Manifestations and Motivations -- Piracy : Three Case Studies -- Contested Uses : Conflicting Interpretations Around Legal Uses of a Copyrighted Work -- Contemporary Copyright Challenges : Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Traditional Cultural Expression -- In Defence of Copyright -- Copyright Stories from the Weekly Blog. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Copyright > Canada. Copyright > Canada > History. |
Available copies
- 0 of 1 copy available at Emily Carr University of Art + Design.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Holdable? | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Carr University of Art + Design | KE2799 .S74 2023 (Text) | 30244975 | Book | Volume hold | Checked out | 2025-04-23 |
- Baker & Taylor
"Copyright is one of the cornerstones of western civilization; it is as relevant today, if not more so, than it was when the first formal copyright laws were enacted in the eighteenth century. This is something that seems to have been forgotten: at the political level, where one federal government weakened Canada's copyright legislation to the point of falling out-of-line with other western democracies, and the subsequent government has failed to address the issue. With the rise of the digital age, new challenges have been brought to the front lines of the copyright battle. Online piracy, extensive unauthorized use of copyrighted works by educational institutions, and artificial intelligence have tested the ability of copyright laws to protect creators and their intellectual property. Canada's copyright laws need to be rewritten so that they are resilient and adaptive in promoting the production of new work and ideas that benefit society. This book explores the nature of unauthorized use and piracy and reviews some of the new challenges for copyright in the digital age"-- - Univ of Toronto Pr
“This book is filled with important information and excellent insights. … You should buy it … please don’t illegally download it.” — John Degen, The British Columbia Review
Copyright is one of the cornerstones of western civilization; it is as relevant today, if not more so, than it was when the first formal copyright laws were enacted in the eighteenth century.
With the rise of the Digital Age, new challenges have been brought to the frontlines of the copyright battle. Online piracy, extensive unauthorized use of copyrighted works by educational institutions, and artificial intelligence are testing the ability of copyright laws to protect creators and their intellectual property.
Canada’s copyright laws are out of step with other western democracies and are overdue for updating. They need to be resilient and adaptive to the digital age to promote the production of new work and ideas.
- Univ of Toronto Pr
In Defence of Copyright explores the nature of unauthorized use and piracy and reviews some of the new challenges for copyright in the digital age. This must-read, general introduction is a guide to the essentials of copyright and its history.
