Re: [Discuss-DOI] Reference Linking: A Note on Syntax

["Mark Bide" <mark@markbide.co.uk>]

> I agree with Tony here. The distinction between a digital, physical, and
> abstract works (aren't we forgetting "Spiritual"?) is increasingly
> arbitrary.


The distinction between digital and physical manifestations of a work may
be a difficult one and is certainly in need of clarification.

Let us put that one on one side for a moment. The distinction between an
abstract work and *any* manifestation of that work is a crucial one. If you
doubt me, ask your lawyer. 

The identification of abstract works separately from manifestations of
those works is already a central aspect of rights management in many
sectors. The fact that this has been historically unnecessary in the
journal sector (where there has typically been a one-to-one relationship
between work and manifestation) is not a good pointer to the future.

Mark

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