Mass Communication Law in a Nutshell

Authors: Carter, T. Barton / Dee, Juliet Lushbough / Zuckman, Harvey L.

Edition: 7th

Copyright Date: 2014

Publication Date: August 27th, 2014
ISBN: 9780314280633
Subject: Communication/Media Law
Series: Nutshells
Type: Overviews
Description: Mass Communication Law in a Nutshell satisfies the need for a basic text in communication law, not only for law students but for journalism and communication students as well. Highlights of the Seventh Edition of the popular book include a discussion of the USA Patriot Act, the Critical Infrastructure Information Act exemption to the Freedom of Information Act, government initiatives such as warrantless eavesdropping on telephone calls following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and recent FCC regulations authorizing a low-power radio service, digital television (DTV), high-definition television (HDTV) and digital must-carry regulations. Further highlights include Congress' passage of the Broadcast Indecency Enforcement Act following Janet Jackson's "wardrobe malfunction," litigation involving filtering software and the Child Online Protection Act (COPA), Congress' attempts to control "spam" on the Internet.