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Silent Theft

The Private Plunder of Our Common Wealth

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The book explores the implications of intellectual property and ownership in modern society, highlighting various controversial cases. It addresses the monopoly on federal court decisions by a Minnesota publisher, a Texas company's patent on traditional Indian rice, and claims over mathematical algorithms in software. Additionally, it discusses the commercialization of public lands and the ownership of icebergs for fresh water. Through these examples, the narrative raises critical questions about the boundaries of property rights and the impact on culture and innovation.

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Silent Theft, David Bollier

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Rok wydania
2003
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Tytuł
Silent Theft
Podtytuł
The Private Plunder of Our Common Wealth
Język
angielski
Rok wydania
2003
Oprawa
miękka
Liczba stron
272
ISBN13
9780415944823
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Ocena
4,05 z 5
Opis
The book explores the implications of intellectual property and ownership in modern society, highlighting various controversial cases. It addresses the monopoly on federal court decisions by a Minnesota publisher, a Texas company's patent on traditional Indian rice, and claims over mathematical algorithms in software. Additionally, it discusses the commercialization of public lands and the ownership of icebergs for fresh water. Through these examples, the narrative raises critical questions about the boundaries of property rights and the impact on culture and innovation.