Musicians and Copyright: A History of Collective Rights Management in the Music Industry
By (Author) Vronique Pouillard
Edited by Marius Buning
Edited by Mala Loth
Manchester University Press
Manchester University Press
1st July 2026
United Kingdom
Tertiary Education
Non Fiction
Copyright law
Music industry
Hardback
296
Width 156mm, Height 234mm
Musicians and Copyright explores the role of Collective Management Organizations (CMOs) in shaping the music industry from the mid-nineteenth century to today. Edited by VeroniquePouillard, Marius Buning, and Mala Loth, the book traces the development of CMOs and their impact on copyright and cultural production. Through historical analysis, it examines the challenges CMOs have faced, from colonial contexts to European integration and the digital age, and shows how CMOs have navigated regulatory changes, technological shifts, and internal politics. Offering a detailed history of these important institutions, Musicians and Copyright is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the intersection of music, law, and the cultural industries.
VeroniquePouillard is Professor of Modern International History at the Department of Archeology, Conservation and History, University of Oslo
Marius Buning is an Associate Professor in Early Modern History at the University of Oslo
Mala Loth is a senior researcher at the Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History at the University of Oslo