Framing Piracy: Globalization and Film Distribution in Greater China

Framing Piracy is the first book to systematically examine film distribution—legal and illegal—in the largest and mostly untapped market in the world: Greater China. Tracing networks of optical disc (VCD, DVD) and online piracy, this book tackles issues of policy, international politics, globalization, and technology. It offers in—depth analyses of the unique market structures and copyright governance regimes in the three territories—China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan—and features a wealth of ori...