Journal publishers lock horns with free-information movement.


	Journal publishers lock horns with free-information movement.

RayWatkins

9-20-2007 8:11 AM

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Published online: 24 January 2007; Corrected online: 25 January 2007 | doi:10.1038/445347a
PR's 'pit bull' takes on open access
Journal publishers lock horns with free-information movement.

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