History of Western copyright law/Publishing in the 17th century
Assignments
[edit | edit source]- Answer these questions (maybe on the talk page?)
- What would Shakespeare have done to get a play published? What about having a play performed?
- Where did he (and his contemporaries) get his income from?
Activities
[edit | edit source]Discuss, with others, the pros and cons of Patronage as a method for encouraging creatvity. How about as the method for encouraging creatvity?
Place your comments on the talk page. Talking points can be posted here.
Readings
[edit | edit source]Each activity has a suggested associated background reading selection.
- Reading 1.1- Wikipedia article: w:Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers
- Reading 1.2-