The Law of Public Communication

The Law of Public Communication
ISBN-10
0205449786
ISBN-13
9780205449781
Series
The Law of Public Communication
Category
Language Arts & Disciplines / Communication Studies
Pages
614
Language
English
Published
2006
Publisher
Pearson/A and B
Authors
Kent Middleton, William Eyre Lee

Description

Focusing on the implications of the law for practitioners, this annually updated text examines legal issues affecting journalism, political and commercial speech, and electronic media. The 2006 Edition of this top-selling media law text includes the most current information explaining the law as it applies to the daily work of writers, broadcasters, advertisers, cable operators, Internet service providers, public relations practitioners, photographers, and other public communicators. By presenting statutes and cases in a cohesive manner that is understandable, even to students studying law for the first time, the authors ensure that students will acquire a firm grasp of the legal issues affecting the media.

New to the 2006 Edition Reviews recent broadcast indecency and profanity developments, including the Super Bowl case, the "Saving Private Ryan" case, and consent decrees involving the Viacom, Emmis, and Clear Channel broadcasting groups. Covers recent Supreme Court cases, including: "Johanns v. Livestock Marketing Association," in which the Supreme Court upheld government-mandated assessments on beef producers to fund generic advertising; "Ashcroft v. American Civil Liberties Union II," a challenge to the Child Online Protection Act; and "Tory v. Cochran," in which the Supreme Court vacated an injunction against picketing. Reviews new challenges to freedom of the college press. Discusses the Colorado Supreme Court ruling prohibiting media publication of intimate information about Kobe Bryant' s accuser. Includes new cases regarding the confidentiality of reporters' telephone records and sources. Anticipates the Supreme Court' s ruling in the "Grokster" copyrightlitigation. Praise for "The Law of Public Communication"

" Most all other textbooks would get a royal treatment from me regarding corrections and suggestions for change. But, I honestly regard this to be one of the best textbooks I' ve ever used -- or read."
-- "James Parker, Concord University"

" I have nothing but kudos for the focus of the text. It covers everything we need to talk about and more. Each of the chapters is vital to the average journalist' s understanding of his/her world. . . . It' s packed with information, useful information, and a deep understanding of the law. It' s a great book."
-- "Carol Atkinson, Central Missouri State University"

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