The Effects of Intellectual Property Law in Writing Studies

This book documents the intellectual property experiences of writing studies scholars and challenges naturalized ways of responding to intellectual property concerns.

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Karen J. Lunsford is Associate Professor of Writing and Director of the PhD Emphasis in Writing Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Most recently, she has co-edited a special issue of the online journal Kairos on Ownership, Authorship, and Copyright.

James P. Purdy is Associate Professor of English/Writing Studies and Director of the University Writing Center at Duquesne University, where he received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching. He has co-edited four books and written numerous articles and book chapters on digital writing and research practices and spaces.

Inhalt

1. Introduction 2. Histories of Intellectual Property in Academia 3. Ethical Lenses Academics Bring to Intellectual Property Decisions 4. Sponsors that Mediate Academic Intellectual Property Decisions 5. Effects of Intellectual Property on the Academic Knowledge-Making Cycle 6. Conclusion