Math You Can't Use: Patents, Copyright, and Software

Math You Can't Use: Patents, Copyright, and Software
by Ben Klemens
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This lively and innovative book is about computer code and the legal controls and restrictions on those who write it. The widespread use of personal computers and the Internet have made it possible to release new data or tools instantaneously to virtually the entire world. However, while the digital revolution allows quick and extensive use of these intellectual properties, it also means that their developers face new challenges in retaining their rights as creators. Drawing on a host of examples, Ben Klemens describes and analyzes the intellectual property issues involved in the development of computer software. He focuses on software patents because of their powerful effect on the software market, but he also provides an extensive discussion of how traditional copyright laws can be applied to code. The book concludes with a discussion of recommendations to ease the constraints on software development. This is the first book to confront these problems with serious policy solutions. It is sure to become the standard reference for software developers, those concerned with intellectual property issues, and for policymakers seeking direction. It is critical that public policy on these issues facilitates progress rather than hindering it. There is too much at stake.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #231948 in Books
• Published on: 2005-12
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 1.07 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 181 pages

In Search of Jefferson's Moose: Notes on the State of Cyberspace (Law and Current Events Masters)

In Search of Jefferson's Moose: Notes on the State of Cyberspace (Law and Current Events Masters)
by David G. Post
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In 1787, Thomas Jefferson, then the American Minister to France, had the "complete skeleton, skin & horns" of an American moose shipped to him in Paris and mounted in the lobby of his residence as a symbol of the vast possibilities contained in the strange and largely unexplored New World. Taking a cue from Jefferson's efforts, David Post, one of the nation's leading Internet scholars, here presents a pithy, colorful exploration of the still mostly undiscovered territory of cyberspace--what it is, how it works, and how it should be governed.
What law should the Internet have, and who should make it? What are we to do, and how are we to think, about online filesharing and copyright law, about Internet pornography and free speech, about controlling spam, and online gambling, and cyberterrorism, and the use of anonymous remailers, or the practice of telemedicine, or the online collection and dissemination of personal information? How can they be controlled? Should they be controlled? And by whom? Post presents the Jeffersonian ideal--small self-governing units, loosely linked together as peers in groups of larger and larger size--as a model for the Internet and for cyberspace community self-governance. Deftly drawing on Jefferson's writings on the New World in Notes on the State of Virginia, Post draws out the many similarities (and differences) between the two terrains, vividly describing how the Internet actually functions from a technological, legal, and social perspective as he uniquely applies Jefferson's views on natural history, law, and governance in the New World to illuminate the complexities of cyberspace.
In Search of Jefferson's Moose is a lively, accessible, and remarkably original overview of the Internet and what it holds for the future.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #110625 in Books
• Published on: 2009-01-21
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• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 264 pages

Tongue-Tied America: Reviving the Art of Verbal Persuasion

Tongue-Tied America: Reviving the Art of Verbal Persuasion
by Robert N. Sayler, Molly Shadel
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This concise, practical text focuses on the art and craft of persuasive oral argument. It explores why people are ill-at-ease with public speaking and addresses why the problem exists, why it matters, and what to do about it. The authors, teachers of oral advocacy who have broad trial experience as well, maintain that everyone can master basic oral advocacy, and they skillfully and in an engaging style guide the reader through the steps necessary to do so. Tongue-Tied America: Reviving the Art of Verbal Persuasion will make an excellent supplement to any Advocacy course, but anyone who ever speaks in front of other people formally or informally will find it an enlightening and valuable resource.

This highly readable text draws from the teachings of masters of rhetoric and uses techniques from several disciplines. It includes:

• Explanations of the essential principles of speech writing derived from classical rhetoric and psychology. The authors look at the methods great speakers use to persuade their audiences and discuss tactics for addressing and persuading different types of audiences.
• Keys to successful public speaking, including psychological insights and strategies taken from the theater.
• Step-by-step guidance through the process of writing a speech , including an explanation of the function of different kinds of speeches and the unique requirements of writing the spoken word.
• How to deliver a speech effectively
• What to do with your hands and feet
• Avoiding verbal ticks (such as um and uh )
• Developing an awareness of cadence
• Connecting with the audience
• Exercises for improving voice and overcoming stage fright
• Beginning and ending a speech with force and interest
• Tips and checklists
• Numerous practical examples, which the authors analyze in-depth, that illustrate what works in public speaking and what doesn t.
• The final chapter examines a number of iconic speeches that were delivered for a variety of reasons and explains why they work.
• A companion website and video that illustrate how to deliver a speech well.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #191635 in Books
• Published on: 2011-02-22
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 368 pages