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A Lightness of Spirit: by Lawrence Liang — published Feb 11, 2013 — filed under: Accessibility
Disability activist Rahul Cherian leaves a legacy of thinking about human rights as rights for the maximum enjoyment of life.
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Aaron Swartz: The First Martyr of the Free Information Movement: by Lawrence Liang — published Jan 24, 2013 — filed under: Openness, Video, Open Access
Well known American computer programmer, writer, political organizer and Internet activist died on January 11, 2013. Lawrence Liang from the Alternative Law Forum discusses with Newsclick the tragic loss. The interview was conducted by Prabir Purkayastha.
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Exceptions and Limitations in Indian Copyright Law for Education: An Assessment: by Lawrence Liang — published May 13, 2010 — last modified Oct 20, 2011 02:08 PM — filed under: Intellectual Property Rights, Publications
This paper examines the nature of exceptions and limitations in copyright law for the purposes of the use of copyrighted materials for education. It looks at the existing national and international regime, and argues for why there is a need for greater exceptions and limitations to address the needs of developing countries. The paper contextualizes the debate by looking at the high costs of learning materials and the impediment caused to e-learning and distance education by strong copyright regimes.
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We’ve All Got Some Baggage: by Lawrence Liang — published Nov 13, 2010 — last modified May 29, 2014 07:22 AM — filed under: Intellectual Property Rights, Access to Knowledge
America’s newest trade agreement is not going to kill only iPods. The article appeared in the Tehelka Magazine Vol 7, Issue 45, Dated November 13, 2010
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