History of Western copyright law/Publishing in the 17th century

Assignments

 * Answer these questions (maybe on the talk page?)


 * 1) What would Shakespeare have done to get a play published? What about having a play performed?
 * 2) Where did he (and his contemporaries) get his income from?

Activities
Discuss, with others, the pros and cons of Patronage as a method for encouraging creatvity. How about as the method for encouraging creatvity?

Place your comments on the talk page. Talking points can be posted here.

Readings
Each activity has a suggested associated background reading selection.


 * Reading 1.1- Wikipedia article: Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers
 * Reading 1.2-