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Property in Question: Value Transformation in the Global Economy (WennerGren International Symposium Series),Used
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How has it come about that indigenous cultures, body parts, and sequences of musical notes are considered property? How has the movement from collective to privatized systems affected notions of property? At what point in transaction chains do native cultures, indigenous medicines, or cyberdata become objects and therefore propertized, and what are the social, economic, and ethical considerations for such transformations? Addressing these hotly contested issues and many more, Property in Question interrogates the very concept of property and what is happening to it in the contemporary world, in case studies ranging from Romania to Kazakhstan, Africa to North America. The book examines not only the changing character of the property concept, but also its ideological foundations and political usages. Authors address biotransactions, music copyright, cyberspace, oil prospecting, debates over privatization of land and factories, and dilemmas arising with new forms of ownership of businesses. Offering a fresh perspective on contemporary economic transformation, this volume is a long overdue investigation of the power of the private property concept, as well as an exploration of how the global economy may be subtly, even invisibly, changing what property means and how we relate to it.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Property in Question'? A: The book explores the concept of property and its transformations in the global economy, addressing how indigenous cultures, body parts, and musical sequences are perceived as property.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Property in Question'? A: The book is authored by Caroline Humphrey.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition of 'Property in Question' have? A: This edition is published in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Property in Question'? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: When was 'Property in Question' published? A: The book was published on May 1, 2004.
- Q: What condition is the book 'Property in Question' in? A: The book is listed as 'New' condition.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in 'Property in Question'? A: Key topics include bio-transactions, music copyright, oil prospecting, and the privatization of land and factories.
- Q: Is 'Property in Question' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study, especially in fields related to economics, anthropology, and cultural studies.
- Q: Does 'Property in Question' include case studies? A: Yes, it includes case studies from various regions, including Romania, Kazakhstan, Africa, and North America.
- Q: What themes does 'Property in Question' address regarding property transformation? A: The book addresses social, economic, and ethical considerations related to how property concepts are changing in contemporary society.