<html><head></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><div><div><div>fyi</div></div></div><span id="OLK_SRC_BODY_SECTION"><div><br></div><blockquote id="MAC_OUTLOOK_ATTRIBUTION_BLOCKQUOTE" style="BORDER-LEFT: #b5c4df 5 solid; PADDING:0 0 0 5; MARGIN:0 0 0 5;"><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div dir="ltr"><div><div class="gmail_signature"><h3 class="" itemprop="name" style="margin:0.75em 0px 0px;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:22px;font-family:'Trebuchet MS',Trebuchet,Verdana,sans-serif;color:rgb(102,102,102)"><a href="http://sarabannerman.blogspot.ca/2016/03/new-book-international-copyright-and.html" style="text-decoration:none;color:rgb(136,136,136)">International Copyright and Access to Knowledge</a></h3><div>by Sara Bannerman</div><div class="" style="line-height:1.6;margin:0px 0px 1.5em;font-size:10.8px;color:rgb(102,102,102);font-family:'Trebuchet MS',Trebuchet,Verdana,sans-serif"><div class=""></div></div><div class="" id="post-body-8079826091999770197" itemprop="description articleBody" style="width:596px;font-size:13.2px;line-height:1.4;color:rgb(102,102,102);font-family:'Trebuchet MS',Trebuchet,Verdana,sans-serif"><i><u>I<a href="http://www.cambridge.org/ca/academic/subjects/law/intellectual-property/international-copyright-and-access-knowledge?localeText=Canada&locale=en_CA&query=&remember_me=on" style="color:rgb(136,136,136)">nternational Copyright and Access to Knowledge</a></u>  </i>is now available from <a href="http://www.cambridge.org/ca/academic/subjects/law/intellectual-property/international-copyright-and-access-knowledge?localeText=Canada&locale=en_CA&query=&remember_me=on" style="text-decoration:none;color:rgb(136,136,136)">Cambridge University Press</a>. <br><br><div class="" style="clear:both;text-align:center"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5-WxzgWrNJM/VrUD8wc3VtI/AAAAAAAADag/u8-YgwS0XdgOKvnAkH8GNL9IxrkhgV0HQ/s1600/International%2BCopyright%2Band%2BA2K%2Bcover.jpg" style="color:rgb(51,170,255);clear:right;float:right;margin-bottom:1em;margin-left:1em"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5-WxzgWrNJM/VrUD8wc3VtI/AAAAAAAADag/u8-YgwS0XdgOKvnAkH8GNL9IxrkhgV0HQ/s1600/International%2BCopyright%2Band%2BA2K%2Bcover.jpg" style="border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); padding: 5px; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial;"></a></div>The principle of Access to Knowledge (A2K) has become a common reference point for a diverse set of agendas that all hope to realize technological and human potential by making knowledge more accessible. This book is a history of international copyright focused on principles of A2K and their proponents. Whilst debate and discussion so far has covered the perspectives of major western countries, the author's fresh approach to the topic considers emerging countries and NGOs, who have fought for the principles of A2K that are now fundamental to the system. Written in a clear and accessible style, the book connects copyright history to current problems, issues and events.<br><blockquote class=""><br>"Sara Bannerman's thoughtful and compelling book is a must-read for all of those interested in the challenges of increasing access to knowledge. She offers historical perspective on the narrowing of the knowledge commons and identifies opportunities for positive change going forward."<br>-<a href="https://elliott.gwu.edu/sell" style="color:rgb(136,136,136)">Susan K. Sell</a>, George Washington University</blockquote><br> <i>International Copyright and Access to Knowledge </i>is available through <a href="http://www.cambridge.org/ca/academic/subjects/law/intellectual-property/international-copyright-and-access-knowledge?localeText=Canada&locale=en_CA&query=&remember_me=on" style="color:rgb(136,136,136)">CUP</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/International-Copyright-Access-Knowledge-Bannerman/dp/1107023068/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1457658121&sr=1-1&keywords=9781107023062" style="color:rgb(136,136,136)">Amazon</a>, on <a href="https://wordery.com/international-copyright-and-access-to-knowledge-sara-bannerman-9781107023062?currency=CAD&gtrck=WEVOOW8vTEFIcjM3V2JtblRZeWlaYXBhQlZsbFNwOVNJQnpQTWZHZThTUUxRdTBmN2JSekE0UTdNTDlzTjVyaEkraUlJb2I4bGM4RW91L1VUek9EVnc9PQ" style="color:rgb(136,136,136)">Wordery</a>. An <a href="http://assets.cambridge.org/97811070/23062/excerpt/9781107023062_excerpt.pdf" style="text-decoration:none;color:rgb(136,136,136)">excerpt is available </a><a href="http://assets.cambridge.org/97811070/23062/excerpt/9781107023062_excerpt.pdf" style="color:rgb(136,136,136)">here</a>.</div><div class="" id="post-body-8079826091999770197" itemprop="description articleBody" style="width:596px;font-size:13.2px;line-height:1.4;color:rgb(102,102,102);font-family:'Trebuchet MS',Trebuchet,Verdana,sans-serif"><br></div><div class="" id="post-body-8079826091999770197" itemprop="description articleBody" style="width:596px"><div class="" id="post-body-8079826091999770197" itemprop="description articleBody" style="width:596px"><font color="#666666" face="Trebuchet MS,Trebuchet,Verdana,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.2px;line-height:18.48px"><b>Table of Contents</b></span></font></div><div class="" id="post-body-8079826091999770197" itemprop="description articleBody" style="width:596px"><font color="#666666" face="Trebuchet MS,Trebuchet,Verdana,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.2px;line-height:18.48px"><br></span></font></div><div class="" id="post-body-8079826091999770197" itemprop="description articleBody" style="width:596px"><font color="#666666" face="Trebuchet MS,Trebuchet,Verdana,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.2px;line-height:18.48px">1. Introduction</span></font></div><div class="" id="post-body-8079826091999770197" itemprop="description articleBody" style="width:596px"><font color="#666666" face="Trebuchet MS,Trebuchet,Verdana,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.2px;line-height:18.48px"><b>Part I. Ideas: Principles of Access:</b></span></font></div><div class="" id="post-body-8079826091999770197" itemprop="description articleBody" style="width:596px"><font color="#666666" face="Trebuchet MS,Trebuchet,Verdana,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.2px;line-height:18.48px">2. Access and development</span></font></div><div class="" id="post-body-8079826091999770197" itemprop="description articleBody" style="width:596px"><font color="#666666" face="Trebuchet MS,Trebuchet,Verdana,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.2px;line-height:18.48px">3. Access to scientific knowledge</span></font></div><div class="" id="post-body-8079826091999770197" itemprop="description articleBody" style="width:596px"><font color="#666666" face="Trebuchet MS,Trebuchet,Verdana,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.2px;line-height:18.48px">4. Access to education, libraries, and traditional knowledge</span></font></div><div class="" id="post-body-8079826091999770197" itemprop="description articleBody" style="width:596px"><font color="#666666" face="Trebuchet MS,Trebuchet,Verdana,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.2px;line-height:18.48px">5. Access to news</span></font></div><div class="" id="post-body-8079826091999770197" itemprop="description articleBody" style="width:596px"><font color="#666666" face="Trebuchet MS,Trebuchet,Verdana,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.2px;line-height:18.48px">6. Access to translations</span></font></div><div class="" id="post-body-8079826091999770197" itemprop="description articleBody" style="width:596px"><font color="#666666" face="Trebuchet MS,Trebuchet,Verdana,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.2px;line-height:18.48px"><b>Part II. Interests:</b></span></font></div><div class="" id="post-body-8079826091999770197" itemprop="description articleBody" style="width:596px"><font color="#666666" face="Trebuchet MS,Trebuchet,Verdana,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.2px;line-height:18.48px">7. The role and inclusion of developing countries in international copyright</span></font></div><div class="" id="post-body-8079826091999770197" itemprop="description articleBody" style="width:596px"><font color="#666666" face="Trebuchet MS,Trebuchet,Verdana,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.2px;line-height:18.48px">8. The role and inclusion of NGOs in international copyright</span></font></div><div class="" id="post-body-8079826091999770197" itemprop="description articleBody" style="width:596px"><font color="#666666" face="Trebuchet MS,Trebuchet,Verdana,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.2px;line-height:18.48px">9. The role and inclusion of indigenous peoples in international copyright</span></font></div><div class="" id="post-body-8079826091999770197" itemprop="description articleBody" style="width:596px"><font color="#666666" face="Trebuchet MS,Trebuchet,Verdana,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.2px;line-height:18.48px"><b>Part III. Institutions:</b></span></font></div><div class="" id="post-body-8079826091999770197" itemprop="description articleBody" style="width:596px"><font color="#666666" face="Trebuchet MS,Trebuchet,Verdana,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.2px;line-height:18.48px">10. Institutional aspects of international copyright at WIPO</span></font></div><div class="" id="post-body-8079826091999770197" itemprop="description articleBody" style="width:596px"><font color="#666666" face="Trebuchet MS,Trebuchet,Verdana,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.2px;line-height:18.48px"><b>Conclusion</b></span></font></div></div><div class="" id="post-body-8079826091999770197" itemprop="description articleBody" style="width:596px;font-size:13.2px;line-height:1.4;color:rgb(102,102,102);font-family:'Trebuchet MS',Trebuchet,Verdana,sans-serif"><br></div><div class="" id="post-body-8079826091999770197" itemprop="description articleBody" style="width:596px;font-size:13.2px;line-height:1.4;color:rgb(102,102,102);font-family:'Treb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B.Mus., MA, PhD</span></font><font size="3" color="#222222" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" color="#a6a6a6" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11pt">Associate Professor</span></font><font size="3" color="#222222" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" color="#a6a6a6" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11pt">Department of
Communication Studies and Multimedia</span></font><font size="3" color="#222222" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" color="#a6a6a6" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11pt">Togo Salmon Hall,
Room 302</span></font><font size="3" color="#222222" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" color="#a6a6a6" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11pt">McMaster University</span></font><font size="3" color="#222222" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" color="#a6a6a6" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11pt">1280 Main St. W.</span></font><font size="3" color="#222222" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" color="#a6a6a6" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11pt">Hamilton, ON</span></font><font size="3" color="#222222" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" color="#a6a6a6" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11pt">CANADA</span></font><font size="3" color="#222222" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" color="#a6a6a6" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11pt">L8S 4L8</span></font><font size="3" color="#222222" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2" color="#a6a6a6" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11pt">+1(905) 525-9140
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