ABSTRACT

Now in its second edition, Communication Law: Practical Applications in the Digital Age is an engaging and accessible text that brings a fresh approach to the fundamentals of mass media law. Designed for students of communication that are new to law, this volume presents its readers with key principles and emphasizes the impact of timely, landmark cases on today’s media world, providing an applied learning experience. This new edition offers a brand new chapter on digital media law, a wealth of new case studies, and expanded discussions of current political, social, and cultural issues.

chapter 1|24 pages

Sources of Law and Systems of Justice

chapter 2|21 pages

First Amendment in Principle and Practice

chapter 3|24 pages

Sedition and Censorship

chapter 4|24 pages

Forums of Freedom

chapter 5|30 pages

Libel

chapter 6|26 pages

Privacy

chapter 7|37 pages

Intellectual Property

chapter 8|29 pages

Digital Media Law

chapter 9|24 pages

Telecommunications

chapter 10|29 pages

Broadcast Regulation

chapter 11|28 pages

Obscenity and Indecency

chapter 12|26 pages

Advertising Law

chapter 13|25 pages

Media Business Law

chapter 14|32 pages

Media and Courts

chapter 15|25 pages

Freedom of Access