02428cam a22003253u 4500 39502 UtSlPG 20260610133914.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 12006114 UtSlPG en iso639-1 KF Bowker, R. R. (Richard Rogers), 1848-1933 Copyright: Its History and Its Law Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-04-21 Produced by Greg Weeks, Carol Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "Copyright: Its History and Its Law" by R. R. Bowker is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the evolution of copyright law, with specific attention to the American Copyright Code of 1909 and the British Act of 1911. It delves into the principles of copyright and its implications for authors, publishers, and the realm of intellectual property. Readers interested in the legalities of creative work and the historical context of copyright will find this examination both enlightening and informative. The opening of the book presents a foreword that outlines the advancements in copyright law, noting significant legislative changes in the United States and Britain during the early 1900s. Bowker emphasizes the importance of creating a comprehensive work on copyright to assist authors, publishers, and legal professionals in understanding and navigating the complexities of copyright law. He reflects on the historical foundations of copyright, tracing its evolution from ancient practices through significant legislative milestones and the development of international copyright agreements, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of copyright principles and practices in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Copyright -- United States -- History Copyright -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39502 80341 80341