Authors, copyright, and publishing in the digital era

Basic copyright laws and enforcements have been in effect for hundreds of years. However, laws with such extensive histories can often make understanding them complicated. As publishing moves into a digital arena, copyright laws have become increasingly complex.

Authors, Copyright, and Publishing in the Digital Era not only addresses the current complexities that arise with authors and copyright laws when publishing digitally, but it also sheds light on the current processes and procedures in place concerning copyright options for digital publishers. This publication addresses a global audience in the manner in which it discusses traditional methods used in publishing before segueing into new model and strategies for both a business and an author in this ever-expanding digital world.

Introduction -- History and development of copyright -- Theoretical and philosophical foundations -- Authorship : from quill to keyboard and cyberspace -- Copyright support structures -- The publishing industry -- Research and methodology -- Research findings : authors' perceptions and the copyright framework -- Research findings : authors and publishing : a changing industry -- Discussion and analysis -- Conclusion and recommendations.