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Siegel'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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[This book] may be the first such book with its own original cartoon illustrations- surely a feature students will enjoy. It's also written in more of a conversational style than most survey law texts....The many illustrated examples from important caseshelp make this volume stand out from others....--January-March 2008 Volume 39:1 Cbq

[This book] may be the first such book with its own original cartoon illustrations- surely a feature students will enjoy. It's also written in more of a conversational style than most survey law texts....The many illustrated examples from important cases help make this volume stand out from others.--January-March 2008 Volume 39:1 Cbq

[This book] may be the first such book with its own original cartoon illustrations- surely a feature students will enjoy. It's also written in more of a conversational style than most survey law texts....The many illustrated examples from important cases help make this volume stand out from others.--January-March 2008 Volume 39:1 Cbq One of the most readable communication law texts in the nation. Professor Siegel's discussion of all the major communication law topics, including Internet law, is thorough and up-to-date. His judicious use of informative visual graphics makes the book sui generis.--Kyu Ho Youm, University of Oregon The second edition of Communication Law in America continues to showcase Paul Siegel's intuitive grasp of communication law. Siegel writes in a refreshingly conversational style that is sure to engage students and keep their attention. As Siegel covers the breadth of communication law, he makes the key points clearly and succinctly. The new illustrations for the second edition are sure to spark student interest and discussion as well.--Matt Jackson, Penn State University

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Paul Siegel is professor of communication at the University of Hartford. He was the founding executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union's Kansas and Western Missouri office, and has served on the ACLU's affiliate boards in Illinois; Washington, D.C.; and Connecticut. Go to www.paulsiegelcommlaw.com for more information.

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