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Informationen zum Autor Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Robert Trager teaches courses in communication law, freedom of expression, and media institutions at the University of Colorado. He is the founding editor of Communication Law and Policy. Before joining the University of Colorado faculty, Trager was an attorney with a major cable television company and practiced media law with a firm in Washington, D.C. Klappentext With its clear and engaging writing, essential coverage and analysis, and substantive discussion of case law, this is a popular and comprehensive introduction to the law of journalism and mass communication. It includes: Photos and feature boxes, as well as a marginal glossary of legal terms and concepts Hypothetical cases which start each chapter and are then followed by a timeline showing landmark cases in context. Real World Law boxes illustrating contemporary examples and emerging topics Points of Law boxes underlining key points and legal tests. A student companion website to help aid review and study. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface 1. THE RULE OF LAW: Law in a Changing Communication Environment 2. THE FIRST AMENDMENT: Speech and Press Freedoms in Theory and Reality 3. SPEECH DISTINCTIONS: Dangers, Fights, Threats and Educational Needs 4. LIBEL: The Plaintiff's Case 5. LIBEL: Defenses and Privileges 6. PROTECTING PRIVACY: Conflicts between the Press, the Government and the Right to Privacy 7. EMOTIONAL DISTRESS AND PHYSICAL HARM: When Words and Pictures Hurt 8. NEWSGATHERING: Pitfalls and Protections 9. REPORTER'S PRIVILEGE: Protecting the Watchdogs 10. THE MEDIA AND THE COURTS: Preserving Public Trials and Preventing Prejudice 11. ELECTRONIC MEDIA REGULATION: From Radio to the Internet 12. OBSCENITY, INDECENCY AND VIOLENCE: Social Norms and Legal Standards 13. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: Protecting and Using Intangible Creations 14. ADVERTISING: When Speech and Commerce Converge Endnotes Glossary Recommended Readings Photo Credits Text Credits Case Index Subject Index ...
