If you have ever used the Internet, and liked being able to, this is a book to check out. A lot of folks (including me) don't realize that much of the way the Internet currently works hinges on interpretations of copyright rules. This book provides lots of reasons why copyright is an important issue, how it underpins our history and our future, and why we should all be a little more aware and involved in matters of copyright law.

This book is touted as being centered on Aaron Swartz, and it does spend some time going through his situation (which is fascinating in and of itself), but Peters covers a lot of ground besides Aaron Swartz; the background on where copyright came from, and the tensions between why we need it and why we should abolish it are nicely laid out. There's definitely cases for both sides, and Peters does a good job of laying out the arguments for each. He also recognizes that the current political system is moving to consolidate power for those with money, and close off opportunities for those without via the manipulation of copyright laws; essentially, this is what caused Aaron Swartz to get hauled in by the FBI. This book would make a great addition to anyone's collection, as it makes a very clear case for why we all need to pay a little more attention to what's going on in Washington, and why we should all be more involved with our local, state, and federal representatives if we enjoy the Internet as it currently stands.