{"product_id":"9781350618992","title":"Rethinking Intellectual Property A Radical Guide to the Past, Present, and Future of the Ownership of Ideas","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRethinking Intellectual Property\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Radical Guide to the Past, Present, and Future of the Ownership of Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMat Callahan | Jim Rogers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics \/ Development \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is the updated and expanded edition of the only radical, multidisciplinary, international introduction to intellectual property in its socio-economic contexts. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBringing together voices from law, sociology, economics, political science, and cultural studies from across the Global North and Global South, experts and activists Mat Callahan and Jim Rogers offer a detailed history and analysis of IP before asking critical questions designed to underscore its importance in the broader struggle between capital and the commons. What are the broader implications of IP, whether for agribusiness, pharmaceuticals, education, or entertainment? Is IP law a fundamental pillar of our culture, or has it been used to protect and assert the ownership of, and thus limit, the spread of ideas and creativity?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a chapter structure moving from historical and theoretical foundations to industry-specific conflicts and policy analysis, this book covers the breadth and depth of IP areas, including patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets, as well as emerging issues such as digital rights and biotechnology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey features include:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- voluminous, up-to-date case studies, both Western and non-Western;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- an extensive, jargon-busting list of abbreviations of specialized or technical terms;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- a new chapter on copyright and socialism; \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- revisions and updates accounting for the seismic impacts of artificial intelligence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a foundational must-read for all researchers, students, and activists interested in critical analyses of IP laws and policies--not just their legal frameworks, but also their broader social, economic, and political implications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMat Callahan \u003c\/b\u003eis a musician and author based in Ireland. His previous books include \u003ci\u003eThe Explosion of Deferred Dreams: Musical Renaissance and Social Revolution in San Francisco, 1965–1975\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Trouble With Music\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJim Rogers\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor of Communications at Dublin City University, Ireland. His research interests focus on media and cultural production, especially popular music, with particular emphasis on the role of intellectual property in shaping the outcome of new technologies in the music industries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e04 February 2027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781350618992\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e352\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53099410129036,"sku":"9781350618992","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_fe6501b7-c7fb-4030-af8e-41229bc61241.jpg?v=1790902117","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781350618992","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}