Mass Media Law 2009/2010 Edition [Paperback]

Don Pember (Author), Clay Calvert (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0073378828 | ISBN-13: 978-0073378824 | Publication Date: January 8, 2008 | Edition: 16

This current and comprehensive market-leading textbook addresses the most relevant and important aspects of mass media law in the United States, stretching from the history and adoption of the First Amendment to the most recent judicial opinions, statutory enactments and regulatory controversies affecting speech across the print, broadcast, cable and Internet media. From the laws of libel and privacy to the regulation of advertising and telecommunications, Mass Media Law 2009/2010 examines timely issues that are shaping the United States’ legal system and the future of media content. The new edition has been streamlined to include new opinions 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.

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About the Author

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 704 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages; 16 edition (January 8, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0073378828
• ISBN-13: 978-0073378824
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,037 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #4 in Books > Law > Media & the Law

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mass Media Law Book, August 16, 2011

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This was the first product I order from Amazon ever. My teach said to order the book online because he didn't care what edition we have as long as we had the book. I used speedy shipping to get it here before classed and I got the book two days before it was said to be here and it was shipped right to my door by UPS. I thought I would getta package in the mail. Overall the book was in okay shape, it is a used book so I wasn't thinknig I was getting an amazing book. I mean I only spent 10 dollars on it. :)

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book... if you need it for school, September 13, 2010

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The content of this book is very dry. It's been hard for me to read because it's not that interesting. I need the book for a Mass Comm Law class that I'm taking and it's great for that class. There are good summaries throughout the chapter (rather than just at the end) and the vocabulary is highlighted which is also helpful.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT, January 18, 2010

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Book was sent brand new and it was still cheaper than the used price of the my school's book store. Arrived in careful packaging and excellent condition--and promptly!