Contesting Copyright

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Focusing on the historical evolution of copyright, this study examines its crucial role in shaping the creative sector in East Central Europe and the Balkans, specifically in Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, and Bulgaria. Augusta Dimou explores how copyright has influenced cultural development across various political regimes, particularly during the first half of the 20th century, while also addressing its implications under communism. The research situates copyright within broader European and global contexts, highlighting the interplay of social, economic, and legal factors that facilitated its growth.