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In his inquisitive new book, James Meese reveals the messy, complex historical and sociological realities of copyright law lying underneath the overheated rhetoric of copyright stakeholders. His work serves to demystify the commonly accepted articles of faith about copyright law. Meese considers how the classic figures of copyright law—authors, users, and pirates—have been deconstructed and scattered in the digital age. He considers the waves of disruption wrought by successive digital technologies—search engines, peer-to-peer networks, torrents, social media, and streaming services. Meese provides a punchy and profound philosophical investigation into copyright theory and history. He offers a rich comparative survey of copyright law in practice in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and Australia. Meese also provides a colorful gallery of cou