Adrian Johns, professor in the Department of History at the University of Chicago, expert on the history of science and the history of the book, and author of the new book, Piracy: The Intellectual Property Wars from Guttenberg to Gates, discusses the history of intellectual property and piracy. He discusses origins of copyright law in London, the first pirates, and today’s digital piracy. He also addresses the future of books and potential tipping points that could prompt changes in copyright law, citing the Google Books project and pharmaceuticals in the developing world.
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- Piracy: The Intellectual Property Wars from Guttenberg to Gates by Adrian Johns
- Yo, Ho, Ho, and a Digital Scrum, review of Piracy by The Chronicle of Higher Education
- Piracy as a business force by Adrian Johns
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