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Indigenous knowledge systems and intellectual property in the twenty-first century : perspectives from Southern Africa /

This volume discusses a number of issues on the contested nature of intellectual property rights (IPR) and Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) in the context of Southern Africa. The issues addressed include the protection of folklore, IKS in a digital era, the valuation and safeguard of heritage site...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Mazonde, Isaac Ncube, Thomas, Pradip
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Dakar, Senegal : Council for the Development of Social Science Research, 2007.
Colección:Codesria book series.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Table of Contents
  • Contributors
  • Introduction
  • Chapter One
  • Contesting Space and Time: Intellectual Property RIghts and Indigenous Knowledge Systems Research
  • A Challenge
  • Chapter Two
  • Intellectual Property Challenges in Africa: Indigenous Knowledge Systems and the Fate of Connected Worlds
  • Chapter Three
  • Intellectual Property Law and the Protection of Indigenous Knowledge
  • Chapter Four
  • Protecting Folklore under Modern Intellectual Property Regimes: Limitations and Alternative Regimes for Protection
  • Chapter Five
  • Copyright in the Digital Era and Some Implications for Indigenous Knowledge
  • Chapter Six
  • The Gods are resting There: Challenges to the Protection of Heritage Sites through Legislation and Local Knowledge
  • Chapter Seven
  • The Development of Indigenous Knowledge Systems Policy and Legislation in South Africa: Intellectual Property Implications for Knowledge Holders and Practitioners
  • Chapter Eight
  • Intellectual Property Rights and Natural Resources: A Case Study of Harvesters of Medicinal Plants in the North-West Province, South Africa
  • Chapter Nine
  • Protection and Promotion of Local Music: A Talent that Educates, Entertains and Binds
  • Index
  • Back Cover.