The law of journalism and mass communication
By: Robert Trager, University of Colorado ; Joseph Russomanno, Arizona State University ; Susan Dente Ross, Washington State University ; Amy Reynolds, Louisiana State University
Contributors: Russomanno, Joseph, author; Ross, Susan Dente, author; Reynolds, Amy, 1967- author
Edition: Fourth edition.
Publisher: CQ Press
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 781
ISBN-13: 9781452239989
Subjects: Press law; Massenmedien; Law and legislation; Mass media; Journalismus; Medienrecht; Freedom of the press
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 675-723) and indexes.
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: Speech distinctions : dangers, fights, threats, and educational needs; title: Libel : the plaintiff's case; title: Libel : defenses and privileges; title: Protecting privacy : conflicts between the press, the government, 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 : social norms and legal standards; title: Intellectual property : protecting and using intangible creations; title: Advertising : when speech and commerce converge.