Working knowledge : employee innovation and the rise of corporate intellectual property, 1800-1930 / Catherine L. Fisk.

Author/creator Fisk, Catherine L., 1961-
Format Book
Publication InfoChapel Hill : University of North Carolina Press, ©2009.
Descriptionx, 360 pages ; 25 cm.
Subjects

SeriesStudies in legal history
Studies in legal history. ^A58211
Contents Stealing in the dark the improvements of others -- The genius which conceived and the toil which compiled the book -- If these mill owners desire to cripple a man's enterprise and his energy and intelligence, they must contract to that effect -- An ingenious man enabled by contract -- They claim to own him, body, and soul -- Corporate management of science and scientific management of corporations -- The corporation's money paid for the painting ; its artist colored it; its president designed it.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2009009385
ISBN9780807833025 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0807833029 (cloth : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks KF3135 .F57 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold