Overview

Electronic 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 professionals 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. The fifth edition provides updates regarding recent developments in media law, FCC policies and developing technologies, and reviews all new cases, decisions and legislation affecting the conduct of media professionals and businesses.   

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Author:   Kenneth C. Creech
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Focal Press
Edition:   5th New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.70cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.748kg
ISBN:  

9780240808413

ISBN 10:   024080841
Pages:   536
Publication Date:   02 January 2007
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By:   9780415518093
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction to the Legal System Interpreting the First Amendment The Rationale of Broadcast Regulation The Rationale of Cable and Satellite (DSS) Television Regulation The Broadcast Licensing and Cable Franchising Process Regulation of Electronic Media Content Regulation of Commercial Practices Copyright, Music Licensing and Trademark Privacy and the Electronic Media Defamation: Libel and the Media Free Press/Fair Trial Issues and the Electronic Media Communications Regulation/New Technologies and the Internet

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Kenneth Creech, PhD is Fairbanks Professor and Department Head of Telecommunication Arts at Butler University (Indianapolis, IN), and General Manager at WTBU-TV. He has worked in both commercial and public broadcasting as well as in the music industry. His job experiences have included broadcast journalism, management, creative and consulting positions.

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