copyright

Captures the passion and depth of various debates about intellectual property rights, and provides a resource for research on this social issue.

Entertainment and copyright lawyer Peter M. Thall presents inside information for musicians on royalties, catalogue valuation, touring contracts, copyright issues, and other legal concerns, presenting examples from his years representing various artists.

Offers practical information on copyright definitions for librarians and educators, and describes the fundamentals of copyright law for printed works, software, art, Websites, and much more.

Presents a series of critical essays that address the controversial issues of Internet piracy, music and online file sharing, government regulations, and the music industry's ongoing lawsuits.

Presents an introduction to peer-to-peer file sharing, a technology that allows people to share Internet files and information, such as music, movies, and software, and explores the debate over whether the downloading of copyrighted materials is legal or ethical.