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Copyright and literary piracy in Ghana

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 April 2022

A.A. Alemna  and
V. Dodoo
A.A. Alemna
Affiliation:
Balme Library, University of Ghana, Legon
V. Dodoo
Affiliation:
Balme Library, University of Ghana, Legon
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Abstract

This paper discusses the issue of copyright, especially as it pertains in Ghana. It also examines the extent of literary piracy and its impact on authors and the book industry in Ghana. Remedies proposed to curb this activity include resourcing of the Copyright Office; creation of copyright awareness; and strict prosecution of offenders.

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African Research and Documentation , Volume 100 , 2006 , pp. 21 - 27
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Copyright © International African Institute 2006

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