Copyright : rebalancing the public and private interests in the areas of education and research
Date
2013-12
Authors
Wang, Jia
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Publisher
Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University
Abstract
The general public should have wide access to copyrighted materials for education and research. However, since the current copyright law system subtly favors copyright holders, it is time to re-evaluate copyright law to ensure it meets its original purpose of promoting the learning of the society. The research primarily focuses on how to broaden copyright limitations and exceptions for the public to access and use learning materials. Within the framework of the copyright law system, other mechanisms that allow users to access copyrighted materials at a reasonable price also are considered. Such mechanisms include an efficient collective copyright management system and various licensing schemes. In an information network environment, it is time for developing countries to reform copyright law in order to promote education and research. It is hoped the findings of this study not only benefit South Africa and People's Republic of China, but also provide insights and guidelines to other developing countries with similar conditions.
Description
Thesis (LLD)--Stellenbosch University, 2013.
Keywords
Globalization and education -- Economic aspects, Freedom of information and opinion, Intellectual property -- Laws and legislation -- China, Intellectual property -- Laws and legislation -- South Africa, Education and copyright law -- China, Education and copyright law -- South Africa, Information and communication technology -- Effect of copyright on, Research -- Economic aspects -- South Africa, Research -- Economic aspects -- China, Theses -- Law, Theses -- Mercantile law, Dissertations -- Law, Dissertations -- Mercantile law