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The law of journalism and mass communication / Robert Trager, Joseph Russomanno, Susan Dente Ross.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Washington, D.C. : CQ Press, c2012.Edition: 3rd edDescription: xxix, 792 p. : ill., map ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9781608716692 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 343.7309/9 23
LOC classification:
  • KF2750 .T73 2012
Contents:
The rule of law -- The first amendment -- Speech distinctions -- Libel : the plaintiff's case -- Libel : defenses and privileges -- Protecting privacy -- Emotional distress and physical harm -- Newsgathering -- Reporter's privilege -- The media and the courts -- Electronic media regulation -- Obscenity, indecency and violence -- Intellectual property -- Advertising.
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Books Books Main Campus Library University of Eastern Africa, Baraton Main Stack KF2750.T73 2012 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) C.1 Available 81438
Books Books Main Campus Library University of Eastern Africa, Baraton Main Stack KF2750.T73 2012 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) C.2 Available 81439

Includes bibliographical references (p. 677-721) and index.

The rule of law -- The first amendment -- Speech distinctions -- Libel : the plaintiff's case -- Libel : defenses and privileges -- Protecting privacy -- Emotional distress and physical harm -- Newsgathering -- Reporter's privilege -- The media and the courts -- Electronic media regulation -- Obscenity, indecency and violence -- Intellectual property -- Advertising.

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