The law of journalism and mass communication
By: Robert Trager, Joseph Russomanno, Susan Dente Ross
Contributors: Russomanno, Joseph; Ross, Susan Dente
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: CQ Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 824
ISBN-13: 9781608716692
Subjects: Press law; Law and legislation; Freedom of the press; Mass media
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The rule of law; title: The first amendment; title: Speech distinctions; title: Libel: the plaintiff's case; title: Libel: defenses and privileges; title: Protecting privacy; title: Emotional distress and physical harm; title: Newsgathering; title: Reporter's privilege; title: The media and the courts; title: Electronic media regulation; title: Obscenity, indecency and violence; title: Intellectual property.