The Law of Public Communication 2006 Edition - Softcover

Middleton, Kent R.; Lee, William E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0205449786 ISBN 13: 9780205449781

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, 2005

Synopsis

Focusing on the implications of the law for practitioners, this annually updated book examines legal issues affecting traditional journalism, political speech, and commercial and electronic media. This top-selling media law book includes the most current information available, 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.

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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 copyright litigation.

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

About this edition

• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0205449786
• ISBN 13: 9780205449781
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 624