The Politics of Online Copyright Enforcement in the EU [electronic resource] : Access and Control /
Meyer, Trisha.author.
This book provides insight into the intense conflict and stalemate of online copyright enforcement policy in the European Union. Building on the theory of political economy of communications and an in-depth empirical analysis of four policy initiatives, this study shows how online copyright enforcement serves as a battleground for debating the nature of knowledge and cultural creation and the role of Internet intermediaries in regulating the availability of creative content on the Internet. While copyright seeks to protect creative content, the Internet encourages widespread distribution, and consequently, engenders agency and hope for an alternative non-market based culture and democracy. This book raises concern about the proposed proactive role of Internet intermediaries. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Introduction -- 2. The Internet Versus Copyright?-. 3. Creative Content Online: 2008 European Commission Consultation.-4. HADOPI: 2009 Graduated Response in France -- 5. E-Commerce Directive: 2010 European Commission Consultation -- 6. Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement: 2010-2012 European Parliament Discussions -- 7. Lessons Learned: Online Copyright Enforcement in the European Union -- 8. Conclusion. .
This book provides insight into the intense conflict and stalemate of online copyright enforcement policy in the European Union. Building on the theory of political economy of communications and an in-depth empirical analysis of four policy initiatives, this study shows how online copyright enforcement serves as a battleground for debating the nature of knowledge and cultural creation and the role of Internet intermediaries in regulating the availability of creative content on the Internet. While copyright seeks to protect creative content, the Internet encourages widespread distribution, and consequently, engenders agency and hope for an alternative non-market based culture and democracy. This book raises concern about the proposed proactive role of Internet intermediaries. .
Europe—Politics and government.
Globalization.
Political economy.
Political communication.
Public policy.
Mass media.
Law.
European Politics.
Globalization.
International Political Economy.
Political Communication.
Public Policy.
IT Law, Media Law, Intellectual Property.