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.
Berry explores this debate in a 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 historical development of the free software and the
open source movement he examines its growth, politics and potential
impact, showing how the ideas that inspired the movement have now
begun to influence the wider cultural landscape. He explores whether
free software offers us the potential to re-think our relationship
with technology in the information society.
This book will appeal to students of media and journalism, and anyone
interested in new opportunities for creating a truly independent and
democratic media.
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ISBN
9781849644556
Publisert
2016
Utgave
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Vendor
Pluto Press
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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