Electronic Media Law and Regulation
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Written for communications students and professionals Completely updated to reflect changes in telecommunication law and policy Includes update on the stalled implementation of the proposed V-chip and content ratings Electronic Media Law and Regulation is an overview of the major legal and regulatory issues facing broadcasting, cable, and developing media. It enables current and prospective electronic media professionals to easily understand the complex and intimidating realm of law and regulation by presenting information from major cases, rules, regulations, and legal documents in a concise and readable manner. It has been completely updated to reflect significant changes in FCC regulations and recent developments in technology. Booknews This overview of the major legal and regulatory issues facing broadcasting, cable, and developing media presents information from major cases, rules, regulations, and legal documents, arranged into 12 chapters covering topics ranging from an introduction to the legal system and the licensing and regulation of various types of media to invasion of privacy and the regulation of new technologies. Updated to reflect significant changes in FCC regulations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
CasesPreface to the Third EditionCh. 1Introduction to the Legal System1Ch. 2Interpreting the First Amendment28Ch. 3The Rationale of Broadcast Regulation51Ch. 4Licensing Broadcast Stations91Ch. 5Regulation of Electronic Media Content111Ch. 6Regulation of Commercial Practices141Ch. 7The Regulation of Cable Television151Ch. 8Copyright and Music Licensing176Ch. 9Defamation: Libel and the Media201Ch. 10Invasion of Privacy241Ch. 11Free Press-Fair Trial: A Conflict of Rights270Ch. 12Communications Regulation: New Technologies and the Internet309App. 1FCC Forms321App. 2Copyright Application Forms346Bibliography355Glossary361Index365
