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(PART OF BUTTERWORTHS LAW IN CONTEXT SERIES)This new title reflects the evolution of intellectual property into a multi-faceted subject, able to be taught in its component parts.Copyright law is one such significant element and this is the first textbook to deal with the historical and conceptual development of the subject. This text looks at the practical usage of copyright in domestic and international markets, examining the nature and scope of copyright and allied rights, and their exploitation.Written expressly for the student, it is a significant, thought-provoking work and will act as a useful text for all undergraduate and postgraduate students studying this aspect of law.