The law of journalism and mass communication. (2017)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Robert Trager, University of Colorado, Boulder; Susan Dente Ross, Washington State University; Amy Reynolds, Kent State University.
• Authors: Trager, Robert; Ross, Susan Dente; Reynolds, Amy, 1967-
• Contents: The rule of law : law in a changing communication environment -- The First Amendment : speech and press freedoms in theory and reality -- Speech distinctions : different categories trigger distinct treatment -- Libel and emotional distress : the plaintiff's case -- Libel : defenses and privileges -- Protecting privacy : conflicts between the press, the government, and the right to privacy -- Gathering Information : opportunities and obstacles -- Overseeing the courts : protecting procedures and watchdogs -- Electronic media regulation : from radio to the Internet -- Obscenity, indecency : social norms and legal standards -- Intellectual property : protecting and using intangible creations -- Advertising : when speech and commerce converge.
• Publisher Details: Washington DC : CQ Press
• Publication Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource (704 pages)
• Subjects: 343.7309/9; Mass media -- Law and legislation -- United States; Press law -- United States; Freedom of the press -- United States
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781506363202; 1506363202
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.