Communication Law in AmericaSiegel's student-friendly approach, lively writing style, and extensive illustrations including case-specific photos and one-of-a-kind cartoons present communication law in a highly accessible way. He gives a clear overview of the American judiciary system and covers the key areas, including First Amendment principles, common laws, constitutional considerations, libel laws, privacy factors, copyright and trademark, advertising, protecting news sources, obscenity laws, broadcast regulations, the Internet, and more. This is an engaging text for courses in communication law and media law. |
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Contents
Introducing the American Legal System l | 1 |
The Development of Freedom of Speech | 39 |
CommonLaw Elements | 95 |
Who Has to Believe? | 101 |
Defaming People Corporations and Products | 109 |
First Amendment Limitations | 129 |
Invasions of Privacy | 173 |
Copyright and Trademark | 231 |
Procedures and Powers of the FTC | 434 |
Sexually Oriented Speech | 449 |
Broadcast Cable and Satellite TV Regulation | 485 |
Communication Law and the Internet | 531 |
Developments in Communication Law Online | 542 |
Chapter Summary | 574 |
Glossary | 577 |
| 589 | |
Access to Information | 283 |
Reporting on the Judiciary | 323 |
Protecting News Sources | 361 |
Regulation of Advertising | 395 |
| 601 | |
About the Author | 615 |
About the Illustrator | 616 |
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| Title | Communication Law in America |
| Author | Paul Siegel |
| Illustrated by | Katie Osowiecki |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | paul siegel, 2008 |
| ISBN | 0742553876, 9780742553873 |
| Length | 616 pages |
| Subjects | › Law / Communications |
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