Full Description
"Mass Media Law" is the market-leading text. The most relevant mass media legal decisions - from the Constitution to the most recent Supreme Court sessions - are discussed in relation to their relevance to modern American law. Known for its clear explanations and its consistent pedagogy, the text includes mid-chapter summaries, a table of cases, and more. From the internet to political advertising laws, "Mass Media Law" examines the current issues that are shaping the United States legal system.
Contents
Preface Bill of Rights Chapter 1: The American Legal System Chapter 2: The First Amendment: The Meaning of Freedom Chapter 3: The First Amendment: Contemporary Problems Chapter 4: Libel: Establishing a Case Chapter 5: Libel: Proof of Fault Chapter 6: Libel: Defenses and Damages Chapter 7: Invasion of Privacy: Appropriation and Intrusion Chapter 8: Invasion of Privacy: Publication of Private Information and False Light Chapter 9: Gathering Information: Records and Meetings Chapter 10: Protection of News Sources/Contempt Power Chapter 11: Free Press/Fair Trial: Trial Level Remedies and Restrictive Orders Chapter 12: Free Press/Fair Trial: Closed Judicial Proceedings Chapter 13: Regulation of Obscene and Other Erotic Material Chapter 14: Copyright Chapter 15: Regulation of Advertising Chapter 16: Telecommunications Regulation
