Pember, Don R., 1939-

Mass media law / Don R. Pember, Clay Calvert. - 17th ed. - New York : McGraw-Hill, c2011. - xviii, 685 p. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The American legal system -- The First Amendment: the meaning of freedom -- The First Amendment: contemporary problems -- Libel: establishing a case -- Libel: proof of fault -- Libel: defenses and damages -- Invasion of privacy: appropriation and intrusion -- Invasion of privacy: publication of private information and false light -- Gathering information: records and meetings -- Protection of news sources/contempt power -- Free press-fair trial: trial-level remedies and restrictive orders -- Free press-fair trial: closed judicial proceedings -- Regulation of obscene and other erotic material -- Copyright -- Regulation of advertising -- Telecommunication regulation -- Glossary.

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Mass media--Law and legislation--United States.
Press law--United States.

KF2750 / .P4 2011