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The Law of Public Communication

The Law of Public Communication

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The twelfth edition of The Law of Public Communication provides an overview of communication and media law, including the most current legal developments. It examines legal topics such as libel, privacy, intellectual property, obscenity, and access to information, considering the development and current standing of relevant laws and important cases. It also discusses hot topics such as proposals to modify Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, net neutrality legislation, participant monitoring, the actual malice standard for litigation against journalists, and the Julian Assange Espionage Act prosecution. It is an ideal core textbook for undergraduate and graduate courses in communication law and mass media law.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 588 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


The twelfth edition of this renowned textbook offers a comprehensive overview of communication and media law, encompassing the most recent legal developments. It elucidates the laws that impact the daily endeavors of writers, broadcasters, public relations practitioners, photographers, bloggers, and other public communicators. By presenting statutes and cases in a user-friendly format, even for students embarking on their legal studies, the authors ensure that students develop a solid understanding of the legal challenges confronting the media. The book delves into various legal topics, including libel, privacy, intellectual property, obscenity, and access to information, while considering the evolution and current status of relevant laws and significant cases. It examines how these laws shape public, political, and commercial communication. The twelfth edition addresses pertinent issues such as proposals to amend Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, net neutrality legislation, participant monitoring, the actual malice standard for litigation against journalists, and the prosecution under the Julian Assange Espionage Act. It also explores social media-related concerns, including whether social media usage by public officials constitutes a public forum, liability for defamation, and the functioning of Facebook's Oversight Board.

The Law of Public Communication serves as an excellent core textbook for undergraduate and graduate courses in communication law and mass media law. Additionally, online resources include a test bank and PowerPoint slides to enhance the learning experience.

Weight: 1102g
Dimension: 177 x 253 x 49 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032193120
Edition number: 12 ed

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