Word 'piracy' defined
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Understanding Literary Piracy and Tracing Its Roots

October 22, 2022

The term ‘piracy’ has become an umbrella term which has also come to include theft of intellectual property. Literary piracy has been around since the 18th-century when illegal printing presses cropped up. The copyright violators are villainized as a pirates posing a threat to intellectual properties. […]

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How Films Portray Pirates and Piracy

October 22, 2022

Pirate figures have evolved in the way they are presented on the screen. From downright villains to gentlemanly rakes, their depiction has changed over the years. […]

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Pirates and Piracy: Then Versus Now

October 21, 2022

‘Piracy’ is not restricted to imply theft or crime. Pirates are no longer seen to be the low-ranking villains they were in the 18th century. The implications of the terms have undergone a sea change to sweep in the contemporary pop culture. […]

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Is Piracy Now Just a Local Issue?

September 25, 2022

Small-scale piracy is often trivialized as being merely local issues, thereby minimizing how violent and damaging they, too, can be. Often engaged in by indigenous peoples who have for generations lived by at sea on ships or have been a nomadic seafaring group. […]

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How Somalian Piracy Became a Booming Business

September 25, 2022

Somali pirates have an image of being ruthless, fearsome hostage takers. However, the truth is that they are exploited by local warlords and have few options when it comes to having any other vocational avenue. […]

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Piracy in the Modern World

September 24, 2022

There is clearly no one-size-fits-all solution to international piracy. The pirates still successfully hide behind false flags, confusing ownership of the vessel and expired registrations. To top this, they are often well-armed and not shy of confrontation. […]

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Resurgence of Piracy and Pirate Fishing

September 24, 2022

It is estimated that nearly a fifth of the world’s international fish markets are supplied by fish pirates who employ illegal means to catch prized fish. They often attack other fishing boats, looting the haul which may fetch them millions. […]

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How the Menace of Piracy Was Eradicated

September 12, 2022

The 18th century saw effective multipronged strategies to end piracy. Some steps included granting amnesty, putting consistent international pressure, passing laws and acts, and even diplomacy. […]

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History

The Near-impossible Job of Stamping Out Piracy

September 11, 2022

Resolving the problem of piracy isn’t as simple as capturing the pirates. One has to factor in many aspects such as expense, manpower, socioeconomic conditions and unanimously banning the pirates. […]

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