International copyright and access to knowledge /
Bannerman, Sara,1975-author.
"The principle of Access to Knowledge (A2K) has become a common reference point for a diverse set of agendas that all hope to realize technological and human potential by making knowledge more accessible. This book is a history of international copyright focused on principles of A2K and their proponents. Whilst debate and discussion so far has covered the perspectives of major western countries, the author's fresh approach to the topic considers emerging countries and NGOs, who have fought for the principles of A2K that are now fundamental to the system. Written in a clear and accessible style, the book connects copyright history to current problems, issues, and events." -- Back cover.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 226-244) and index.
Access and development -- Access to scientific knowledge -- Access to education, libraries, and traditional knowledge -- Access to news -- Access to translations -- The role and inclusion of developing countries in international copyright -- The role and inclusion of NGOs in international copyright -- The role and inclusion of indigenous peoples in international copyright -- Institutional aspects of international copyright at WIPO.
"The principle of Access to Knowledge (A2K) has become a common reference point for a diverse set of agendas that all hope to realize technological and human potential by making knowledge more accessible. This book is a history of international copyright focused on principles of A2K and their proponents. Whilst debate and discussion so far has covered the perspectives of major western countries, the author's fresh approach to the topic considers emerging countries and NGOs, who have fought for the principles of A2K that are now fundamental to the system. Written in a clear and accessible style, the book connects copyright history to current problems, issues, and events." -- Back cover.
Copyright, International.
Copyright
Access to knowledge movement.
Intellectual freedom
Freedom of information
Access to knowledge movement.
Copyright.
Copyright, International.
Freedom of information.
Intellectual freedom.