Bibliograph

The eureka myth, creators, innovators, and everyday intellectual property, Jessica Silbey

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Label

The eureka myth, creators, innovators, and everyday intellectual property, Jessica Silbey

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 327-339) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The eureka myth

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

880237252

Responsibility statement

Jessica Silbey

Sub title

creators, innovators, and everyday intellectual property

Summary

"In 1789, the Constitution enshrined protections for authors and inventors. Yet we still debate the merits of intellectual property laws and whether they work as intended. What facilitates innovation and creativity in our digital age? What role does IP play in promoting innovation and creativity in the United States? Silbey cuts through the current debates and goes straight to the source: the artists and innovators themselves. By centering on accounts of creative and innovative work provided by artists, scientists, their employers, manager, and lawyers, The Eureka Myth breaks new ground. In doing so, it draws out new and surprising conclusions about the sometimes misinterpreted relationships between creativity, innovation, and IP"--Unedited summary from book cover

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Inspired beginnings -- Daily craft : work makes work -- Making do with a mismatch -- Reputation -- Instruction : how lawyers harvest intellectual property -- Distribution -- Conclusion

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