Background -- Fairer laws and enforcement practices -- Alternative ways of sharing knowledge -- Promoting human rights in the information society -- Resources --Bibliography.
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"Access to Knowledge (A2K) is the umbrella term for a movement that aims to create more equitable public access to the products of human culture and learning. The ultimate objective of the movement is to create a world in which educational and cultural works are accessible to all, and in which consumers and creators alike participate in a vibrant ecosystem of innovation and creativity ... the issues involved in the A2K movement can be daunting. These issues, including copyright and patent law reform, open content licensing, and communication rights, often involve legal and technological concepts that even specialists find difficult "--Page 4 of cover.