Messenger, Ashley
Media Law: A Practical Guide (Revised Edition)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781433167980
- author:
- Messenger, Ashley
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Peter Lang Publishing Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 25.4 x 17.8 centimetres (0.04 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Law, Media & the Law,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Media Law: A Practical Guide provides a clear and concise explanation of media law principles. It focuses on the practical aspects of how to protect oneself from claims and how to evaluate the likelihood of a successful claim, covering recent developments in areas such as scandalous trademarks, GDPR, and false statements laws. The book is divided into five sections that help non-lawyers understand how the principles apply to their actual behavior, including background information about the legal system, things you can be sued for, gathering information, government regulation of speech, and practical issues related to media law. This guide is suitable for courses in media and communications law or journalism law and ethics, offering a comprehensive understanding of both the legal and ethical aspects of communication. With its revised edition reflecting important changes and updates to the law, Media Law: A Practical Guide offers a valuable resource for anyone looking to understand their role in the media landscape.