Major Principles of Media Law

Written by noted former communications attorney and daily newspaper editor Wayne Overbeck, MAJOR PRINCIPLES OF MEDIA LAW is a comprehensive and concise summary of media law. The book has been refined through thirteen editions and has been reviewed by more than 30 law scholars. Major Principles is revised every year to include the most recent developments in communication law through the end of the Supreme Court's term. Current developments are integrated throughout the text of each new edition, not added as an appendix or separate supplement.

Wayne Overbeck is Professor of Communications, Emeritus, at California State University, Fullerton. Professor Overbeck earned his Ph.D. at UCLA and his J.D. at Loyola Law School. He passed the California bar exam in 1975. In the years since, he has practiced law in California and Washington, D.C. but always wanted to return to college teaching and writing. With over 35 years of teaching experience and his years as a practicing attorney, he continues to be an expert in the field of media law and brings that experience to each edition of MAJOR PRINCIPLES OF MEDIA LAW. Dr. Overbeck has also written several other books and taught on other campuses.