Pimps and Ferrets: Copyright and Culture in the United States,1831-1891

The 19th century United States was rife with copyright-related controversy and excitement, including international squabbling, celebrity grandstanding, new technology, corporate exploitation, and ferocious arguments about piracy, reprinting, and the effects of copyright law. This scholarly book unpacks 19th century ideas and ideologies about the nature, function, and purposes of copyright. Based on the author's doctoral dissertation; formatted (A5) for easy printing; CC licensed.