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The law of journalism and mass communication / Robert Trager, Joseph Russomanno, Susan Dente Ross.

Annenberg Library - Reference KF2750 .T73 2010
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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Trager, Robert.
Contributor:
Russomanno, Joseph.
Ross, Susan Dente.
Trager, Robert.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Mass media--Law and legislation--United States.
Mass media.
Mass media--Law and legislation.
United States.
Press law--United States.
Press law.
Freedom of the press--United States.
Freedom of the press.
Physical Description:
xxviii, 754 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Edition:
Second edition.
Other Title:
Law of journalism & mass communication
Place of Publication:
Washington, D.C. : CQ Press, [2010]
Contents:
The rule of law : law in a changing communication environment
The First Amendment : speech and press freedoms in theory and reality
Disruptive speech : threats to stability, safety and education
Libel : the plaintiff's case
Libel : defenses and privileges
Protecting privacy : conflicts between the press and the right to privacy
Emotional distress and physical harm : when words and pictures hurt
Newsgathering : pitfalls and protections
Reporter's privilege : protecting the watchdogs
The media and the courts : preserving public trials and preventing prejudice
Electronic media regulation : from radio to the internet
Obscenity, indecency and violence : social norms and legal standards
Intellectual property : protecting and using intangible creations
Advertising : when speech and commerce converge.
Notes:
Rev. ed. of: The law of journalism & mass communication. 2007.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 649-687 & 699-705) and indexes.
ISBN:
9780872899230
0872899233
OCLC:
323200336

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