Gantz and Rochester have created a thorough investigation of the war over the ownership of intellectual property. They draw the reader in with common scenarios of digital piracy and then explain the history of copyright protection and the current debate over ownership of digital media. Moral and legal implications of illegal downloading are addressed as the authors reveal the extensive ripple effect downloading has on the world economy. The authors present complex theories and research in an accessible and entertaining manner. While their arguments may fall on deaf ears of hardcore downloaders, their theories are an essential read for anyone with an open mind to truly understand the impact of digital piracy.