Overview

Based on the Socratic dialogue method, Talking about Communication Law provides the fundamentals for discussing controversial issues in communication law and asks thought-provoking questions to promote debate.   Providing the basic framework of the law with discussions focusing on the major cases in each area, Talking about Communication Law begins with the material related to the First Amendment's free speech and free press clauses, then proceeds through the various topics derived from those freedoms, including libel, privacy, access to information, the media and the courts, broadcast regulation, intellectual property, and business communication. Conciseness and clear language are its strengths, as are its readability and engaging approach. Point-counterpoint essays, frequently asked questions, chapter glossaries, and case problems encourage students to take an active approach to learning and create a running dialogue with the reader.   The first one-third of the book deals with the First Amendment as applied to political speech, campus issues, and sexual expression.  The second one-third deals with issues in journalism, broadcasting, and cyberspace. The last one-third deals with issues related to communication in business, such as advertising, public relations, and intellectual property.

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Author:   Randy Bobbitt
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.506kg
ISBN:  

9780205462315

ISBN 10:   0205462316
Pages:   305
Publication Date:   17 April 2008
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

PART ONE:  THE FIRST AMENDMENT                                                     Chapter 1 Getting Started:  Basic Concepts and Definitions                           Learning Objectives                                                                  Freedom of Expression Around the World        Sources of Communication Law                                    Constitutional Amendments That Affect Communication Law Court Systems                                                              Understanding the Socratic Dialogue Socratic Dialogue Questions     Glossary of Terms        Notes                                       Chapter 2 An Overview of the First Amendment                                                                      Learning Objectives                                      The First Amendment in the Abstract                Factors to Keep in Mind When Studying the First Amendment  Levels of Speech                                              First Amendment Values           Hierarchy of First Amendment Protection                                  What Does Press Freedom Mean?       Clarifications on the Hierarchy   Frequently Asked Questions About the First Amendment Point/Counterpoint:  Punishing Hate Speech                              Chapter Summary                                                                     Socratic Dialogue Questions                                                     Glossary of Terms                                                                    Notes                                                                                        Chapter 3 The First Amendment and Political Speech                          Learning Objectives                                                                  First Amendment Tests                                                 Supreme Court Tendencies in Cases Involving Political Speech              Prior Restraint vs. Punishment After the Fact                 Examples of Prior Restraint Found to be Constitutional Examples of Prior Restraint Found to be Unconstitutional                      Frequently Asked Questions About Political Speech Point/Counterpoint: Flag-Burning          Chapter Summary                                                         Case Problem 3-A:  Coming to a Bookstore Near You Case Problem 3-B:  Roadside Memorials Case Problem 3-C:Political Speech in the Stadium Parking Lot Socratic Dialogue Questions     Glossary of Terms                                                        Notes                                                                           Chapter 4  The First Amendment and Sexual Expression                                 Learning Objectives   Defining Sexual Content History of Obscenity Regulating Indecency                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             The Movie Rating System                                                                                             Banning Books, Movies, and Videos                                                                             Chapter Summary                                                                                                         Frequently Asked Questions About Pornography and Obscenity                           Point/Counterpoint:  Punishing Pornography                              Case Problem 4: A Miller Test for the 21st Century Socratic Dialogue Questions     Glossary of Terms        Notes   Chapter 5 The First Amendment and Campus Issues               Learning Objectives                                                  Deciding Factors in Campus Speech Cases                   The K-12 Campus                                                       The College Campus                                                    Frequently Asked Questions About                               Campus Speech Point/Counterpoint:  Campus Speech Codes                 Chapter Summary                                                         Case Problem 5-A:Big Problems in the Political Science Building Case Problem 5-B: You Won’t Believe What I Heard on the Radio Socratic Dialogue Questions                                         Glossary of Terms                                                        Notes                                                                                       PART TWO:  JOURNALISM AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA Chapter 6 Defamation                                                                             Learning Objectives                                                      Libel vs. Slander                                                                  A Brief History of Libel                                     Libel Per Se and Libel Per Quod                                              Categories of Libel Components of Libel                Who Can Sue — and Who Cannot                                 Private Figures, Public Figures, and Public Officials Defenses Against Libel Claims  Libel Cases of National Significance                              Frequently Asked Questions About Libel and Slander Point/Counterpoint:  Libel Reform                      Chapter Summary         Case Problem 6-A: Something Fishy Case Problem 6-B: Unhappy Campers at Mudville Technical College Case Problem 6-C: Possible Libel at Enormous State University                   Socratic Dialogue Questions                                         Glossary of Terms Notes                                                                           Chapter 7 Privacy                                                                                    Learning Objectives                                                      The Origins of Privacy Law and Theory            False Light                                                                    Private Facts    Intrusion                                                                       Appropriation                                                               Infliction of Emotional Distress                          Frequently Asked Questions About Privacy                  Point/Counterpoint:  Identifying Rape Victims    Chapter Summary                                                         Case Problem 7:  Blast From the Past Socratic Dialogue Questions                                         Glossary of Terms                                                        Notes                                                                           Chapter 8 Problems in Newsgathering                                                   Learning Objectives                                                      The Media and the Courts                                Confidentiality and Privilege                                          Access to Information                                                   Frequently Asked Questions About the Newsgathering Process Point/Counterpoint:  Cameras in the Courtroom Point/Counterpoint:  Shield Laws                                  Chapter Summary                                                         Case Problem 8-A: The People v. Joe Loozer Case Problem 8-B:  Sally’s Simultaneous Subpoenas Case Problem 8-C:  Sex, Lies, and Audiotape Socratic Dialogue Questions                                         Glossary of Terms                                                        Notes                                                                           Chapter 9 Broadcasting and Cable                                                        Learning Objectives                                                      Technology and the First Amendment                Philosophy Behind Broadcast Regulation                       Role of the FCC                                                                       History of Broadcast Regulation                                    Broadcasting and Indecency                                         Ownership and Concentration Issues                             Regulation of Cable Television                          Telecommunications Act of 1996                                  Frequently Asked Questions About Broadcast and Cable Regulation Point/Counterpoint:  Regulation of Cable Television       Chapter Summary                                                         Case Problem 9:  A Problem With Time Zones Socratic Dialogue Questions                                         Glossary of Terms                                                        Notes                                                                           Chapter 10  Cyberspace Issues                                                                    Learning Objectives                                          Attempts at Internet Regulation Defamation on the Internet        Employer Regulation of Internet Traffic Regulating Unwanted Commercial Messages     Frequently Asked Questions About the Internet Point/Counterpoint:  Regulation of the Internet Chapter Summary                                                         Case Problem 10:  The Internet Communications Commission Socratic Dialogue Questions                                         Glossary of Terms                                                        Notes                                                                           PART THREE:  COMMUNICATION IN BUSINESS                                   Chapter 11 Intellectual Property                                                              Learning Objectives                                                      History of Intellectual Property Law      Areas of Intellectual Property Law Copyrights                                                                    Patents                                                                         Trademarks Trade Secrets                                                               Intellectual Property in the International Marketplace Frequently Asked Questions About Copyright Law       Point/Counterpoint:  Computer File-Sharing                  Summary                                                                      Case Problem Chapter 11: WeHatePhilippeSanTrappe.com Socratic Dialogue QuestionsGlossary of Terms                                                        Notes                                                                           Chapter 12 Advertising                                                                             Learning Objectives                                                      Commercial vs. Political Advertising      Regulation of Commercial Advertising               Regulation of Political Advertising                      Frequently Asked Questions About Advertising Regulation Point/Counterpoint:  Advertising Aimed at Children Chapter Summary Case Problem 12: The Case of the Cable Descrambler Socratic Dialogue Questions     Glossary of Terms                                                        Notes                                                                                       Chapter 13 Public Relations                                                                                 Learning Objectives                                                      Public Relations and the Law:  Some General Rules                   Public Relations and the First Amendment                     Differentiating Between Advertising and Public Relations Relationships with Freelancers Funding of Government Communication Activities         Public Relations Representatives as Lobbyists   Legal Problems in Investor Relations                             Public Relations Materials and Libel Law                      Public Relations Materials and Appropriation    Frequently Asked Questions About Public Relations and the Law          Point/Counterpoint:  Public Relations Representatives and Privilege Case Problem 12: Public Relations Agencies and  Competing Proposals           Socratic Dialogue Questions                                                     Glossary of Terms                                                                    Notes                                                                                           Appendix A   Sources / Suggestions for Further Reading                                       Appendix B   Legal Research and Writing                                                                                                    Court Reporters                                                                                                           Books                                                                                                                          Internet Sources                                                                                               Writing About the Law                                     CASE INDEX                                                     SUBJECT INDEX                                                                               

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