The Politics of Intellectual Property Rights and Access to Medicines

This book shows why contests over intellectual property rights and access to affordable medicines emerged in the 1990s and how they have been 'resolved' so far. It argues that the current arrangement mainly ensures wealth for some rather than health for all, and points to broader concerns...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Muzaka, Valbona (-)
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Palgrave Macmillan UK : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan 2011.
Colección:International Political Economy Series.
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Acceso en línea:Conectar con la versión electrónica
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Sumario:This book shows why contests over intellectual property rights and access to affordable medicines emerged in the 1990s and how they have been 'resolved' so far. It argues that the current arrangement mainly ensures wealth for some rather than health for all, and points to broader concerns related to governing intellectual property solely as capital.
Descripción Física:IX, 181 p.
Formato:Forma de acceso: World Wide Web.
ISBN:9780230306158