Copyright: A conceptual battle in a digital age
Thursday, November 3, 2011 - 19:31
in Mathematics & Economics
What is it about copyright that doesn’t work in the digital society? Why do millions of people think it’s OK to break the law when it comes to file sharing in particular? A sociology of law researcher believes that legal metaphors and old-fashioned mindsets contribute to the confusion and widening gaps between legislation and the prevailing norms.