Mass Media Law: WITH PowerWeb
15th Edition
Published on 3. May 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
978-0-07-327898-8 (ISBN)
Description
This market-leading text discusses the most relevant mass media legal decisions, from the Constitution to the most recent Supreme Court sessions, in relation to their relevance to modern American law. From the Internet to political advertising laws, "Mass Media Law" examines the current issues that are shaping the United States' legal system. Known for its clear explanations and its consistent pedagogy, the text includes mid-chapter summaries, a table of cases, a separate additional table of contents for Internet-related cases and issues, and more. The new edition has been heavily revised to include many new cases and updated coverage of important current media law concerns, including the right of reporters to protect their sources, censorship problems related to terrorism, file sharing, and the law of privacy and ethics.
More details
Edition
15th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 215 mm
Thickness: 31 mm
Weight
1254 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-327898-8 (9780073278988)
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Persons
Don R. Pember has a doctorate in mass communication law from the University of Wisconsin and is a Professor of Communications at the University of Washington, where he recently completed his 33rd year of teaching journalism and mass communication. He is the recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award and the Society of Professional Journalists' Public Service Award.
Content
Chapter 1. The American Legal System Chapter 2. The First Amendment: The Meaning of Freedom Chapter 3. The First Amendment: Contemporary Problems Chapter 4. Libel: Establishing a Case Chapter 5. Libel: Proof of Fault Chapter 6. Libel: Defenses and Damages Chapter 7. Invasion of Privacy: Appropriation and Intrusion Chapter 8. Invasion of Privacy: Publication of Private Information and False Light Chapter 9. Gathering Information: Records and Meetings Chapter 10. Protection of News Sources/Contempt Power Chapter 11. Free Press/Fair Trial: Trial Level Remedies and Restrictive Orders Chapter 12. Free Press/Fair Trial: Closed Judicial Proceedings Chapter 13. Regulation of Obscene and Other Erotic Material Chapter 14. Copyright Chapter 15. Regulation of Advertising Chapter 16. Telecommunications Regulation Glossary Internet Appendix Table of Cases Index