The law of journalism and mass communication
By: Robert Trager, Joseph Russomanno, Susan Dente Ross.
Contributors: Russomanno, Joseph.; Ross, Susan Dente.; Trager, Robert.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: CQ Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780872899230
Subjects: Mass media -- Law and legislation -- United States; Press law -- United States; Freedom of the press -- United States
Notes: Rev. ed. of: The law of journalism & mass communication. 2007.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The rule of law : law in a changing communication environment; title: The First Amendment : speech and press freedoms in theory and reality; title: Disruptive speech : threats to stability, safety, and education; title: Libel : the plaintiff's case; title: Libel : defenses and privileges; title: Protecting privacy : conflicts between the press and the right to privacy; title: Emotional distress and physical harm : when words and pictures hurt; title: Newsgathering : pitfalls and protections; title: Reporter's privilege : protecting the watchdogs; title: The media and the courts : preserving public trials and preventing prejudice; title: Electronic media regulation : from radio to the internet; title: Obscenity, indecency, and violence; title: Intellectual property : protecting and using intangible creations copyright; title: Advertising : when speech and commerce converge.