This market-leading text discusses the most relevant mass media legal decisions, from the Constitution to the most recent Supreme Court sessions, in relation to their relevance to modern American law. From the Internet to political advertising laws, Mass Media Law examines the current issues that are shaping the United States' legal system. Known for its clear explanations and its consistent pedagogy, the text includes mid-chapter summaries, a table of cases, a separate additional table of contents for Internet-related cases and issues, and more. The new edition has been heavily revised to include many new cases and updated coverage of important current media law concerns, including the right of reporters to protect their sources, censorship problems related to terrorism, file sharing, and the law of privacy and ethics.
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Don R. Pember has a doctorate in mass communication law from the University of Wisconsin and is a Professor of Communications at the University of Washington. He is the recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award and the Society of Professional Journalists’ Public Service Award.
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This review is from: Mass Media Law, 2007/2008 Edition with PowerWeb (Paperback)
This book is pretty expensive, but it's a rare example of a college textbook that actually justifies its premium price. Not only is it robust in size and quantity of material, but it's also written in an enlightening manner by a couple of the leading educators in the field. Also, this is not necessarily a law school textbook, but is more tailored to upperclassmen in communications, particularly journalism students who want or need a solid grounding in the areas of law that will impact their work. The opening chapters provide a useful and comprehensive overview of the general legal system in America and issues surrounding the First Amendment. The meaty bulk of the book covers the primary legal issues that will come into play for the serious future journalist, particularly libel, invasion of privacy, information gathering, obscenity, copyright, and regulations. All of the above is presented in a masterful fashion that will both make sense to relative neophytes, and will be seen as a comprehensive summary by experienced practitioners. This is a very well written textbook that gets the job done for a complex and wide-ranging topic. Students of journalism and other areas of communications will be well served in their future careers by the knowledge presented here. [~doomsdayer520~]
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Great for reference and classroom text,
This review is from: Mass Media Law, 2007/2008 Edition with PowerWeb (Paperback)
I teach mass media law and a variety of other journalism classes. This is the only text I would consider for the class. It is updated on a regular basis to include recent, relevant cases. It also thoroughly examines the classic cases that have established the basis for freedom of press in this country. As a former journalist, I found the text invaluable. As a professor now at Campbellsville University, I continue to find it invaluable. It provides the general knowledge of mass media law that my students need as they enter the world of journalism.
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This review is from: Mass Media Law, 2007/2008 Edition with PowerWeb (Paperback)
The book was in ok condition. It has writing and highlighted throughout it, but its helpful. The book came on time.
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