Electronic Media Law and Regulation
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 392
ISBN-13: 9780415518093
Subjects: Television, law and legislation; Radio, law and legislation; Mass media, law and legislation; Mass media, united states; Internet, law and legislation
Description: "A case-based law text that provides students with direct access to case law as well as the context in which to understand its meaning and impact. The text overviews the major legal and regulatory issues facing broadcasting, cable, and developing media in today's industry. Presenting information from major cases, rules, regulations, and legal documents in a concise and readable form, this book helps current and prospective media professionals understand the complex realm of law and regulation. Students will learn how to avoid common legal pitfalls and anticipate situations that may have potential legal consequences. This sixth edition provides annotated cases with margin notes, and new chapters address such timely issues as media ownership, freedom of information, entertainment rights, and cyber law. A companion website provides additional materials for students and instructors"--Page i.