Communication Law in America

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paul siegel, 2008 - 616 lappuses
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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Introducing the American Legal System
1
The Development of Freedom of Speech
39
The Value of Freedom of Expression
65
Is Freedom of Expression Overrated?
72
Regulating the Business of Communication
86
Chapter Summary
93
CommonLaw Elements
95
93
122
Reporting on the Judiciary
323
Protecting News Sources
361
Regulation of Advertising
395
Sexually Oriented Speech
449
Broadcast Cable and Satellite TV Regulation
485
The EqualTime Rule
505
Regulation of Childrens Television
515
Direct Broadcast Satellite Services
527

First Amendment Limitations
129
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132
Invasions of Privacy
173
False Light
206
Privacy in Only One of Four Torts?
216
Chapter Summary
229
Copyright and Trademark
231
The FairUse
251
The Law of Trademarks
273
Chapter Summary
281
Access to Information
283
Communication Law and the Internet
531
Glossary
577
Case Index
589
281
590
Subject Index
601
283
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3333
604
About the Author 615
About the Illustrator 616
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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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