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Resumen del libro

Michael A. Heller and James Salzman are two of the world’s leading ownership experts. Heller is the Lawrence A. Wien Professor of Real Estate Law at Columbia Law School. He’s also the author of The Gridlock Economy. James Salzman is the Donald Bren Distinguished Professor of Environmental Law, with joint appointments at the UCLA School of Law and the UCSB Bren School of Environmental Science and Management. He’s also the author of Drinking Water.

Ownership is a concept that permeates every aspect of life, from land and possessions to digital goods, creative works, and even our own bodies. Yet, the boundaries of ownership are often blurred, shaped by laws, societal norms, and evolving technologies. Historical injustices, such as the displacement of Native Americans, illustrate how legal frameworks like adverse possession can legitimize prolonged occupation, while modern examples, like disputes over land use or digital purchases, reveal how ownership is continually redefined. Businesses and governments also manipulate perceptions of ownership through strategies like Disney’s FastPass+ or HBO’s leniency on password sharing, subtly influencing behavior. Meanwhile, attachment-based ownership—whether of airspace, public beaches, or even the reclining space on an airplane—highlights the fluidity of what we claim as ours. From organ sales to inheritance disputes, the rules governing ownership reflect deeper societal values, often balancing individual rights against collective ethics. Ultimately, ownership is not just about possession but about the systems and stories that define what we believe is ours.

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