"It was a time when music fans copied and traded recordings without permission. An outraged music industry pushed Congress to pass anti-piracy legislation. Yes, that time is now; it was also the era of Napster in the 1990s, of cassette tapes in the 1970s, of reel-to-reel tapes i…
"It was a time when music fans copied and traded recordings without permission. An outraged music industry pushed Congress to pass anti-piracy legislation. Yes, that time is now; it was also the era of Napster in the 1990s, of cassette tapes in the 1970s, of reel-to-reel tapes i…
'Democracy of Sound' tells the story of the pirates, radicals, jazzbos, deadheads, and DJs who challenged the record industry for control of recorded sound throughout the 20th century. A political and cultural history, it shows how the primacy of 'intellectual property' graduall…
Rosen provides a comprehensive analysis of music infringement issues within the context of copyright litigation. He combines music and copyright theories with practical approaches to understanding musical ideas and expression and provides guidance for disentangling unprotectable…
Rosen provides a comprehensive analysis of music infringement issues within the context of copyright litigation. He combines music and copyright theories with practical approaches to understanding musical ideas and expression and provides guidance for disentangling unprotectable…
This revised and updated edition provides crucial information on the industry's adaptations to today's technological advances and uncertain economy.