Unwraps intellectual property's supposed enigma in an accessible fashion. Power, profits, piracy: all are explored here with real arguments and facts. Provocative.

Alan Story, University of Kent, UK

Combining analytical and narrative approaches, this book is an excellent way to get to grips with the current political economy of intellectual property.

Christopher May, Lancaster University, UK

The idea of Intellectual Property is, quite literally, an attempt to monopolize ideas. In this exciting volume, the ideological basis of IP is critiqued, and the options for resistance examined.

John Quiggin, University of Queensland, Australia

As much a handbook that suggests radical thought and action as it is an intellectuals' guide to intellectual property.

Jonah Raskin, Socialism and Democracy

A critical guide that tells the truth about intellectual property. Everybody should read it.

Peter Drahos, Australian National University, Australia