Conflicts in the knowledge society : the contentious politics of intellectual property / Sebastian Haunss.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Haunss, Sebastian.

Series:

Cambridge intellectual property and information law ; 20.

Cambridge intellectual property and information law ; 20

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Intellectual property--Political aspects.

Intellectual property.

Physical Description:

xiv, 281 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, UK : Cambridge University Press, 2013.

Summary:

"In Conflicts in the Knowledge Society, Sebastian Haunss demonstrates how conflicts relating to the international system of intellectual property have resulted in new cleavages in the knowledge society. Furthermore, he argues that new collective actors have emerged from these conflicts with the ability to contest the existing dominant order. With a focus on political opportunity structures, collective action networks and framing strategies, he combines a theoretical discussion of social change in the knowledge society with empirical analyses of four recent developments: software patents in Europe, access to medicines, Creative Commons licensing and Pirate Parties"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction

The politicization of intellectual property

Conflict and change in the knowledge society

Software patents in Europe

Access to medicines

Pirates and commoners

Conclusion : new cleavages and new collective actors.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-265) and index.

ISBN:

9781107036420

1107036429

OCLC:

813005999

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