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OverviewElectronic Media Law and Regulation is a case-based law text that provides students with direct access to case law as well as the context in which to understand its meaning and impact. The text overviews the major legal and regulatory issues facing broadcasting, cable, and developing media in today's industry. Presenting information from major cases, rules, regulations, and legal documents in a concise and readable form, this book helps current and prospective media professsionals understand the complex realm of law and regulation. Students will learn how to avoid common legal pitfalls and anticipate situations that may have potential legal consequences. This sixth edition provides annotated cases with margin notes, and new chapters address such timely issues as media ownership, freedom of information, entertainment rights, and cyber law. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kenneth C. CreechPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Edition: 6th edition Dimensions: Width: 19.10cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.680kg ISBN: 9780415518093ISBN 10: 0415518091 Pages: 374 Publication Date: 18 July 2013 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction to Legal System Interpreting the First Amendment The Rationale of Broadcast Regulation The Rationale of Cable and Satellite J(DSS) Television Regulation Regulation of Electronic Media Content Regulation of Commercial Practices Media Ownership Copyright, Music Rights, and Trademark Privacy and the Electronic Media Right of Publicity Press-Trial Issues Defamation: Libel and the Media Free Press-Fair Trial: A Conflict of Rights Issues in Information Gathering Communications Regulation: New Technologies and the InternetReviewsAuthor InformationKenneth C. Creech, PhD, is Fairbanks Professor and Department Head of Media Arts at Butler University in Indianapolis, IN. He was general manager of WTBU-TV for 12 years, and has worked in both commercial and public broadcasting. His professional experience includes broadcast journalism, management, creative, and consulting positions. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |