"Letters on International Copyright; Second Edition" by Henry Charles Carey is a detailed look into the world of copyright laws, written to unpack the complicated discussions around who owns literary works, especially when different countries are involved. The book jumps into the middle of a big argument between writers and the public about who gets what rights, with a special focus on the treaties people were trying to make about copyright at the time. Carey reasons that things are set up unfairly right now, giving too much power to famous authors and big publishing companies, while hurting readers and up-and-coming writers. He pushes for a fairer setup where everyone can get to books more easily. The book starts off by explaining the situation, where authors wanted more and more control over their work, even if it meant the public had less access to books. Carey questions the idea of treating literary works like physical objects, giving reasons based on history and society. He worries that a few powerful publishers are pulling the strings in lawmaking and insists on a system that acknowledges that ideas belong to everyone a little bit.
Letters on International Copyright; Second Edition
By Henry Charles Carey
In a time of heated debate, this book challenges the status quo, advocating for a world where the rights of readers and lesser-known authors are not overshadowed by the privileges of the elite.
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About the AuthorHenry Charles Carey was an American publisher, political economist, and politician from Pennsylvania. He was the leading 19th-century economist of the American School and a chief economic adviser to U.S. President Abraham Lincoln and Secretary of the Treasury Salmon P. Chase during the American Civil War.
Henry Charles Carey was an American publisher, political economist, and politician from Pennsylvania. He was the leading 19th-century economist of the American School and a chief economic adviser to U.S. President Abraham Lincoln and Secretary of the Treasury Salmon P. Chase during the American Civil War.
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