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Trager's The Law of Journalism and Mass Communication

Eighth Edition
June 2023 | 816 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
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Trager's The Law of Journalism and Mass Communication provides a clear and engaging introduction to media law with comprehensive coverage and analysis for future journalists and media professionals. Grounded in the traditions and rules of law, along with fresh facts and examples, the authors demonstrate how the law functions in everyday life. The Eighth Edition of this bestselling text offers students a new breadth and diversity of material and brings the law to life with cutting-edge research, the latest court and legislative rulings, and a wealth of new content.

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Chapter 1 · The Rule of Law: Law in a Changing Communication and Political Environment
Rule of Law

 
Body of the Law

 
Structure of the Judicial System

 
Processes of the Law

 
 
Chapter 2 · The First Amendment: Speech and Press Freedoms in Theory and Reality
Theoretical Foundations and History of the First Amendment

 
Technology and the First Amendment

 
How Courts Interpret the First Amendment

 
When Government Restrains First Amendment Freedoms

 
How the Supreme Court Reviews Laws Affecting First Amendment Rights

 
Protections and Boundaries for Different Categories of Speech

 
Protections for Assembly and Association

 
Emerging Law

 
 
Chapter 3 · Speech Distinctions: Different Categories Trigger Distinct Treatment
Disruptive Speech

 
Symbolic Speech

 
Do Media Incite Harm?

 
Speech in Schools

 
Emerging Law

 
 
Chapter 4 · Libel and Emotional Distress: The Plaintiff’s Case
A Brief History

 
The Elements of Libel: The Plaintiff’s Case

 
Emotional Distress

 
Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress

 
Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress

 
Emerging Law

 
 
Chapter 5 · Libel: Defenses and Privileges
Truth

 
Anti-SLAPP Protection

 
Fair Report Privilege

 
Opinion

 
Section 230 Immunity

 
Other Defenses

 
Additional Defense Considerations

 
 
Chapter 6 · Protecting Privacy: Conflicts Among the Press, the Government and the Right to Privacy
Constitutional Right to Privacy

 
Privacy Torts

 
Privacy and Data Protection

 
Emerging Law

 
 
Chapter 7 · Gathering Information: Opportunities and Obstacles
Brief Overview of Access

 
First Amendment Right of Access

 
Statutory Right of Access

 
Statutory Limits to Access

 
Other Limits to Gathering Information

 
 
Chapter 8 · Overseeing Justice: Speech and Press Freedoms In and About the Courts
Access to Courts and Court Records

 
Advancing Fairness in Trials

 
Balancing Interests

 
Advancing the Flow of News

 
 
Chapter 9 · Electronic Media Regulation: From Radio to the Internet
What Is Electronic Media?

 
History of Broadcast Regulation

 
Reasons to Regulate Broadcasting

 
Federal Communications Commission

 
Broadcast Programming Rules

 
Multichannel Video Programming Distributor Regulation

 
Internet Regulation

 
 
Chapter 10 · Obscenity and Indecency: Social Norms and Legal Standards
Obscenity

 
Indecency

 
Obscenity, Indecency and the Internet

 
 
Chapter 11 · Intellectual Property: Protecting and Using Intangible Creations
Copyright

 
Trademarks

 
Emerging Law

 
 
Chapter 12 · Advertising: When Speech and Commerce Converge
Commercial Speech

 
Difficulties Defining Commercial Speech

 
Testing Commercial Speech Protection

 
Compelling Commercial Speech

 
Regulating Vice Products

 
Regulating Ads on Government Property

 
False or Misleading Commercial Speech

 
The Lanham Act

 
State Law Claims

 
Confusion and Doctrinal Pressures

 
Consumer Protection and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

 
Other Executive Agencies

 
Corporate Political Speech

 
Key features
NEW TO THIS EDITION:
  • A new breadth, diversity and dynamism of material to provide students with the tools for direct engagement with the law.
  • More than 60 new photographs and dozens of new charts, graphs and tables illustrate key trends and issues.
  • Emerging Law sections in each chapter have been updated to reflect the most pressing issues within each area of law, such as social media regulation, book banning in K-12 schools, and “greenwashing” practices in the sale of food.
  • Revamped International Law, Points of Law, and Real World Law boxes highlight contemporary examples of the law in action or emphasize central concepts of law, and intersections with international law and policy.
  • Increased focus on the historical, theoretical and constitutional foundations of the legal topic to help understand examination of legal evolutions, alterations, and current challenges.

KEY FEATURES:
  • Breakout boxes focus on a single topic to highlight contemporary examples of the law in action or emphasize important rules or concepts and intersections with international law and policy.
    • Real World Law boxes offer contemporary examples of media law in practice.
    • Points of Law boxes underscore key elements of legal tests or provide useful checklists.
    • International Law boxes explore significant global aspects of media law.
  • Emerging Law sections in each chapter reflect the most pressing issues within each area of law.
  • Two Cases for Study at the end of each chapter present carefully edited U.S. Supreme Court decisions introduced by questions that help readers focus on important elements.
  • Key Term Definitions help students understand the specialized language of the law. Definitions for key terms can be accessed in the eBook by simply clicking on the key term. A complete glossary can also be found in the back of the print book.

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