Trager's The law of journalism and mass communication.
Law of journalism and mass communication
- Eighth edition / Victoria Smith Ekstrand, Caitlin Ring Carlson, Erin Coyle, Susan D. Ross, Amy Reynolds.
- Thousand Oaks, California, SAGE Publications, Inc., 2024
- xxix, 781 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 24 cm
Chapter 1 · The Rule of Law: Law in a Changing Communication and Political Environment Chapter 2 · The First Amendment: Speech and Press Freedoms in Theory and Reality Chapter 3 · Speech Distinctions: Different Categories Trigger Distinct Treatment Chapter 4 · Libel and Emotional Distress: The Plaintiff’s Case Chapter 5 · Libel: Defenses and Privileges Chapter 6 · Protecting Privacy: Conflicts Among the Press, the Government and the Right to Privacy Chapter 7 · Gathering Information: Opportunities and Obstacles Chapter 8 · Overseeing Justice: Speech and Press Freedoms In and About the Courts Chapter 9 · Electronic Media Regulation: From Radio to the Internet Chapter 10 · Obscenity and Indecency: Social Norms and Legal Standards Chapter 11 · Intellectual Property: Protecting and Using Intangible Creations Chapter 12 · Advertising: When Speech and Commerce Converge
"Trager's The Law of Journalism and Mass Communication provides a clear and engaging introduction to media law with comprehensive coverage and analysis for future journalists and media professionals. Grounded in the traditions and rules of law, along with fresh facts and examples, the authors demonstrate how the law functions in everyday life. The Eighth Edition of this bestselling text offers students a new breadth and diversity of material and brings the law to life with cutting-edge research, the latest court and legislative rulings, and a wealth of new content." -- Provided by publisher
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Mass media--Law and legislation--United States. Press law--United States. Freedom of the press--United States.