The Trager, Robert creator author. Ross, Susan Dente author. Reynolds, Amy 1967- author. text bibliography cau 2016 Fifth edition. monographic eng

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xxviii, 728 p : ill ; 24 cm The rule of law : law in a changing communication environment -- The First Amendment : speech and press freedoms in theory and reality -- Speech distinctions : dangers, fights, threats, and educational needs and other harms -- Libel and emotional distress : the plaintiff's case -- Libel : defenses and privileges -- Protecting privacy : conflicts between the press, the government, and the right to privacy -- Newsgathering : pitfalls and protections -- Reporter's privilege : protecting the watchdogs -- The media and the courts : preserving public trials and preventing prejudice -- Electronic media regulation : from radio to the Internet -- Obscenity, indecency, and violence : social norms and legal standards -- Intellectual property : protecting and using intangible creations -- Advertising : when speech and commerce converge. Robert Trager, University of Colorado, Boulder; Susan Dente Ross, Washington State University; Amy Reynolds, Kent State University. Includes bibliographical references (pages 639-687) and indexes. n-us--- Mass media Law and legislation United States Press law United States Freedom of the press United States KF2750 .T73 9781506303413 2016297051 DLC 160210 20240717080845.0 18970626 eng