Pre-Owned Mass Communication Law in a Nutshell (Nutshells), 9780314280633, Paperback, 7 edition

9780314280633. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Paperback. Edition: 7. Language: English. Nutshell Series. 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.

Mass Communication Law in a Nutshell (Nutshells) ISBN-10 0314280634, ISBN-13 9780314280633 Author: Carter; T.; Dee; Juliet; Zuckman; Harvey 7 edition 872 pages West Academic Publishing Binding: Paperback