The task of the working party was to analyze how a scheme for the establishment of a public lending right might be devised in practical terms. It did not consider whether or not such a scheme should be introduced, nor what effect it might have on the finances of the library services or authors concerned. This report: establishes the nature of the…

Four twentieth century playwrights--Pirandello, Giraudoux, O'Neill, and Albee--differed in their solutions to the human dilemma and in their philosophic apprehensions of human dilemma, but all four showed interest in the basic concerns of all humanity: body and soul, appearance and reality, the real and the ideal. Albee, the only one of the four…

One hundred books in English about the Pacific islands are reviewed. The primary work of each of 100 authors is the primary topic of the reviews, but information is also given about other writings of these authors on the Pacific islands, as well as some biographical information. Books by other writers on similar subjects are mentioned at times.…

The contents of this book represent one critic's views on some qualities and questions in the theater between 1964 and 1975 and include relevant biographical (e.g., the career of Joseph Papp) and historical articles. The five parts of the book deal with theaters--American and foreign; productions--revivals and new plays; notes on music; stages of…

Today's African writers portray life in that continent "with all the warts on." (Editor)

American writing, from popular to avant-garde, now sets off global reverberations. (Editor)

Explains how the new federal copyright law seriously jeopardizes the important author/creator rights embodied in the doctrine of moral rights, shortens the duration of protection for unpublished works, and poses the threat of greatly expanding "legal infringement" under the fair use rule. (GW)

The recognition of divisible copyright in the new law is discussed with focus on the effects of the statutory recognition of divisibility on the provisions dealing with the problems of registration, recordation, notice, and standing to sue for infringement. (LBH)

Performance results show that novice dictators can learn in a few hours to dictate with the speed and quality with which they write. Dictators with years of experience are from 0 to 25 percent faster than novices. (Author/MP)

Chapter 4 of the new copyright law contains detailed provisions governing notice of copyright, deposit of copies, and registration--often referred to as the formalities of copyright--in connection with securing and protecting copyright in eligible works of authorship. Implications are discussed. (LBH)

The regulatory and adjudicative structure of the newly-created Copyright Royalty Tribunal is described and guidelines for its functioning are examined. Problems in data reporting and in the determination of ownership of copyrights of works used by compulsory licensees are among the issues addressed. (LBH)

A Pulitzer-Prize-winning playwright recollects his early school days, his intense dislike of orthodox schooling, and his development as an author. (JD)

Five "senior" authors of well-loved children's books share their pasts, presents and futures. (Editor)

The purpose of this study was to investigate whether blind reviewing makes a difference in the evaluation of technical papers. The variables of sex and author prominence, as well as the possibility of their interaction with reviewing practice were examined. (Author/AM)

Composition Teachers who write persistently have several advantages over those who don't. (DD)