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books about the Creative Commons
books on computer coding
books on digital rights management
books on intellectual copyright
Books on Open Source
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free labor
free software
Free software foundation
hacking
libertarianism and the internet
Linux
Marx and technology
Open Source Movement
Open source software
politics of IBM
Politics of information technology
Politics of Microsoft
politics of networks
private vs public space
Richard Stallman
the politics of open source
Product details
- ISBN 9780745324142
- Weight: 337g
- Dimensions: 135 x 215mm
- Publication Date: 20 Sep 2008
- Publisher: Pluto Press
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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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.
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.
David M. Berry is a lecturer in the Media and Communication department at the University of Swansea. He researches the philosophy of technology, medium theory, digital media and the social and political implications of the information society. He is the author of Copy, Rip, Burn (Pluto, 2008).
