Conflicts in the knowledge society : the contentious politics of intellectual property / / Sebastian Haunss.

"In Conflicts in the Knowledge Society, Sebastian Haunss demonstrates how conflicts relating to the international system of intellectual property have resulted in new cleavages in the knowledge society. Furthermore, he argues that new collective actors have emerged from these conflicts with the...

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Superior document:Cambridge intellectual property and information law ; 20
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Year of Publication:2013
Language:English
Series:Cambridge intellectual property and information law ; 20.
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Physical Description:xiv, 281 p. :; ill.
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Summary:"In Conflicts in the Knowledge Society, Sebastian Haunss demonstrates how conflicts relating to the international system of intellectual property have resulted in new cleavages in the knowledge society. Furthermore, he argues that new collective actors have emerged from these conflicts with the ability to contest the existing dominant order. With a focus on political opportunity structures, collective action networks and framing strategies, he combines a theoretical discussion of social change in the knowledge society with empirical analyses of four recent developments: software patents in Europe, access to medicines, Creative Commons licensing and Pirate Parties"--
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781107036420 (hardback)
9781107058477 (electronic bk.)
Hierarchical level:Monograph
Statement of Responsibility: Sebastian Haunss.