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Silent Theft

The Private Plunder of Our Common Wealth

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The book explores the implications of intellectual property and ownership in modern society, highlighting various controversial cases. It addresses the monopoly on federal court decisions by a Minnesota publisher, a Texas company's patent on traditional Indian rice, and claims over mathematical algorithms in software. Additionally, it discusses the commercialization of public lands and the ownership of icebergs for fresh water. Through these examples, the narrative raises critical questions about the boundaries of property rights and the impact on culture and innovation.

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Silent Theft, David Bollier

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Rok vydania
2003
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Titul
Silent Theft
Podtitul
The Private Plunder of Our Common Wealth
Jazyk
anglicky
Rok vydania
2003
Väzba
mäkká
Počet strán
272
ISBN13
9780415944823
Série
Hodnotenie
4,05 z 5
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The book explores the implications of intellectual property and ownership in modern society, highlighting various controversial cases. It addresses the monopoly on federal court decisions by a Minnesota publisher, a Texas company's patent on traditional Indian rice, and claims over mathematical algorithms in software. Additionally, it discusses the commercialization of public lands and the ownership of icebergs for fresh water. Through these examples, the narrative raises critical questions about the boundaries of property rights and the impact on culture and innovation.