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The Internet Experience and Authors Rights

An overview of some of the present and future problems in the digital information society

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 February 2019

Jane Schurtz-Taylor
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What is the future of copyright and authors’ rights in the light of what is being called “the digital information society?”

It is generally recognised that the law responds to a given situation: if the legal fraternity doesn't take the time to observe and understand what is actually happening, it will be almost impossible to ascertain where and what the problems are. Only by careful observation can the lawmakers suggest possible solutions and appreciate their value.

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International Journal of Legal Information , Volume 24 , Issue 2 , Summer 1996 , pp. 113 - 136
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Copyright © 1996 by the International Association of Law Libraries 

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