"The premises on which copyright is based is explored. Ethical issues related to copyright are discussed. The role of the Reproduction Rights Organisation (RRO) as a mechanism to administer collectively authors' rights and an overview of how they operate is given. The plight of developing countries in having to adhere stictly to the demands of copyright law is highlighted. Suggestions are made on the approaches that should be taken, looking at the issue in a balanced perspective." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008)