Books by Ronald V. Bettig

Offering a wide-ranging analysis of copyright law in the United States, this work sets out to demonstrate the power of a wealthy few to expand their fortunes through the ownership and manipulation of intellectual property.

Big Media, Big Money is a lively and scathing critique of the contemporary communications industry. With three new chapters on the film industry, the music industry, and "ad creep," the second edition takes a critical look at the ways that mass media and corporations shape our education, entertainment, and culture.

"Launching into a complete analysis of copyright law in our capitalistic and hegemonistic political system, Ronald Bettig uncovers the power of the wealthy few to expand their fortunes through the owne"